The Abbé Prévost
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Helen Waddell
Binding: Hardback
Published: Constable and Company Limited, 1933
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This scholarly volume presents a compelling examination of the influential eighteenth-century French novelist, Antoine François Prévost. It meticulously chronicles the life and literary contributions of the author, particularly focusing on his enduring masterpiece, Manon Lescaut. The text uncovers the cultural and historical context that shaped Prévost's narratives, illustrating his profound impact on the development of the novel. Written with erudition and grace, it offers insightful critical perspectives on his themes of love, fate, and societal constraints. A vital resource for students of French literature and anyone interested in the Enlightenment era, it provides a comprehensive understanding of a pivotal literary figure.
Author: Helen Waddell
Binding: Hardback
Published: Constable and Company Limited, 1933
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This scholarly volume presents a compelling examination of the influential eighteenth-century French novelist, Antoine François Prévost. It meticulously chronicles the life and literary contributions of the author, particularly focusing on his enduring masterpiece, Manon Lescaut. The text uncovers the cultural and historical context that shaped Prévost's narratives, illustrating his profound impact on the development of the novel. Written with erudition and grace, it offers insightful critical perspectives on his themes of love, fate, and societal constraints. A vital resource for students of French literature and anyone interested in the Enlightenment era, it provides a comprehensive understanding of a pivotal literary figure.