Marcel Aymé — Le Paon
Paris: Librairie Gallimard. First edition, first printing. 32 pp., 24x18. Condition: Very Good (VG). Mind toning to paper, some spots on title page, centerfold has come loose from staples; else fine. Le Paon is a French fairy tale by Marcel Aymé, first published in 1938 by Librairie Gallimard. It features the recurring protagonists of his 'Les Contes du chat perché' series, Delphine and Marinette. The story follows these characters as they encounter an arrogant peacock from a nearby castle who displays its beauty to them. The work is noted for Aymé's characteristic humor and satirical style, often blending the whimsical with social observation.