Scarron, Paul — Le Roman Comique. Three Volumes

France, Roissard Grenoble, 1964. Limited Edition. Wraps. #195 of 974 copies. White printed wraps in lilac colored clothbound folders and matching slipcases. Pagination varies. Illustrations by De Brehat throughout. All text in French. A humorous and satirical work, utilizing burlesque and other literary conventions to follow the adventures and misadventures of a travelling troupe of actors, drawing on real life observations of players of the day. Encyclopedia Britannica (11th edition) calls this his best work. Paul Scarron was a French author and dramatist of the 1600s. VERY GOOD or better books in VERY GOOD folders/slipcases. Minor soiling/spotting to the wrappers. Minor browning. Slipcases and folders very faded along the spines. Minor soiling, rubbing and edgewear. Very Good .