Late 19th Century Illustrated Red Leather Volumes, the Works of Alphonse Daudet - 11 Books.

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Title: The Works of Alphonse Daudet.
Author: Alphonse Daudet.
Origin: Boston, Massachusetts.
Publisher: Little, Brown, and Co.
Printer: University Press: … Read more Title: The Works of Alphonse Daudet.
Author: Alphonse Daudet.
Origin: Boston, Massachusetts.
Publisher: Little, Brown, and Co.
Printer: University Press: John Wilson and Sons, Cambridge, U.S.A.
Publication date(s): 1899-1900.
Edition: Champrosay Edition. Limited to 100 numbered copies. This copy is number 52.

Offered is a collection of Daudet's writings, 11 books of a 24 volume set. 3250 Total Pp.
8vo. 3/4 red morocco, red/gilt marbled boards with matching endpapers, 5 banded spine with gilt title, illustrated with tissue guarded black/white and color frontispieces and plates, red/black ink stamped title pages, upper leaf edges gilt - remainder deckled edges.

Measures: .61 (Overall 18) W x 5.75 D x 8.75 H inches.

Volume no.(s). Title (Illustrator). Pages. [Work]:
III & IV. Fromont and Risler – Robert Hilmont. Volumes I & II (Illustrated by L. Kowalsky). 245 p. & 245 p.
[1874. Daudet first work that made him famous. The novel was crowned by the French Academy with the Prix de Jouy in 1875. Numberless editions of the book were printed.].
VI. Little What’s - His-Name. Volume II (To which is added The Belle-Nivernaise, How Jarjaille Went to Heaven and Other Stories with an introduction by William P. Trent). 219 p.
[1898. Recounts the 2nd half of Daudet’s early years from childhood, through boarding school and finally to Paris and his first successes as an author. It was Daudet’s first published, though not first written, work.].
VIII. The Evangelist (With an introduction by William P. Trent, illustrated by G. Bourgain. 310 p.
[1883. Filial affection struggling against religious fanaticism].
XIII. Thirty Years in Paris – Arlatan’s Treasure – La Fedor (Illustrated with photographs and original drawings by J.G. Jeanniot). 395 p.
[1888. Daudet’s life, an extremely full and satisfactory biography of the novelist down to the beginnings of his literary career.].
XVI. Sappho – Between the Flies and the Footlights (With an introduction by James L. Ford, illustrated by Laurent-Desrousseaux). 353 p.
[1884. Underlying moral issue, there is Daudet’s evaluation of a whole generation of young men, together with a statement of the age-old dilemma of the lover who must choose between freedom and pity for the girl he leaves.].
XVIII. Port-Tarascon – Studies and Landscapes (With an introduction by William P. Trent, illustrated by P.G. Jeanniot). 328 p.
[1890. The third and last adventures of the illustrious Tartarin, written before he acquired fame and fortune.].
XIX. Letters from My Mill – Letters to an Absent One (Illustrated by Paul Avril). 248 p.
[1869. His winter in Corsica at the end of 1862. His full social life over the years from 1863-1865 (Until Morny’s death), provided him with the material that he analyzed mercilessly in Le Nabob (1877).].
XX. Monday Tales (Illustrated by Adrien Moreau). 326 p.
[1873. Daudet’s 2nd volume of short stories, effected profoundly by his experiences during the Franco-German War.].
XXI. Jack. Volume I (Illustrated by Adrian Moreau). 317 p.
[1876. Volume I. 1st part presents a woman torn between physical and maternal love.].
XXIII. The Support of the Family – Notes on Life (Illustrated by L. Marchetti.). 512 p.
[1900.].

About the author and works: Alphonse Daudet is considered to be one of the most iconic names of French literature. Unlike many famous writers in world history, Alphonse wasn’t very well educated, and wrote his first novel at the age of fourteen. Many of Alphonse’s works drew inspiration from instances of his life. His liaison with a model, 'Sappho', and the depressing times of his childhood, 'Little What's His Name', were reflected in few of his books. His work 'Thirty Years in Paris' seemed to be more like autobiography. Though he passed away in the final decade of the 19th century, his name still continues to be popular amongst the citizens of France. A lot of educational institutions in France have been named after this famous writer. However, he was also criticized by many for being anti-Jewish and a monarchist. His book ‘Le Nabob’, revolved around a Jewish politician, and spoke about Alphonse’s strong dislike towards the community. However, Alphonse, till date, is considered by many literature lovers to be one of the handful writers who portray human emotions in a very realistic manner (Famouspeople). See less