1820 Chefs-D’Oeuvre (Masterpieces) of French Literature, Consisting of Interesting Extracts from the Classic French Writers, in Prose and Verse, With Biographical and Critical Remarks on the Authors and Their Works. Complete in Two volumes and published in London. This book has the most amazing deckled edge or “chunky pages”! It has characteristics of an 18th century book… with the thicker textured paper inside! But it is early 19th century… It seems the book is mainly in French… but the preface is in English, interesting!
This is a book that showcases a collection of noteworthy extracts from the classic French writers (Montaigne, Buffon, Fénelon, Voltaire, & Rousseau). The extracts are in the form of prose and are carefully selected to provide the readers with an insight into the richness of French literature. It is a perfect choice for those who are interested in French literature and want to explore the works of classic French writers. The book is a great resource for students, scholars, and literary enthusiasts.
