Les Oiseaux De Kaçiupa: Et Six Autres Contes
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: **FRENCH TEXT ONLY**
spine cracked, otherwise internally sound.
From the intimate world of French storytelling tradition comes Les Oiseaux de Kaçiupa: et six autres contes, a charming collection of seven tales penned under the singular pen name Xavière, brought to life with illustrations by Louise Pichard. The title story introduces readers to the mysterious birds of Kaçiupa, drawing them into a realm where wonder and imagination intertwine, while the six accompanying tales sustain a rich tapestry of narrative voices, moral undertones, and lyrical prose characteristic of the finest French conte tradition. Published in Paris by Maurice Chulliat, this illustrated volume sits at the crossroads of children's literature and timeless fable, evoking the spirit of classic French storytellers who understood that the most profound truths are best delivered through enchantment. Pichard's illustrations complement the text with a visual elegance that elevates the reading experience, making this a collectible treasure for lovers of francophone literary culture — one that leaves the reader wondering just what secrets the birds of Kaçiupa are still keeping.
Author: Xavière
Format: Hardback
Published: 1929, Maurice Chulliat, Éditeur
Genre: Childrens fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: **FRENCH TEXT ONLY**
spine cracked, otherwise internally sound.
From the intimate world of French storytelling tradition comes Les Oiseaux de Kaçiupa: et six autres contes, a charming collection of seven tales penned under the singular pen name Xavière, brought to life with illustrations by Louise Pichard. The title story introduces readers to the mysterious birds of Kaçiupa, drawing them into a realm where wonder and imagination intertwine, while the six accompanying tales sustain a rich tapestry of narrative voices, moral undertones, and lyrical prose characteristic of the finest French conte tradition. Published in Paris by Maurice Chulliat, this illustrated volume sits at the crossroads of children's literature and timeless fable, evoking the spirit of classic French storytellers who understood that the most profound truths are best delivered through enchantment. Pichard's illustrations complement the text with a visual elegance that elevates the reading experience, making this a collectible treasure for lovers of francophone literary culture — one that leaves the reader wondering just what secrets the birds of Kaçiupa are still keeping.