Alfred de Vigny — Theatre Complet

Paris, Calmann Levy, 1897. Leather. A collection of plays by French dramatist Alfred de Vigny. Comprising of Chatterton, La Marechale D'Ancre, Quitte Pour La Peur, La More de Venise, and Shylock. Two of these are adaptations and translations of Shakespeare's Othello and The Merchant of Venice. Alfred de Vigny was a French poet and early leader of Romanticism. He wrote many translations of Shakespeare as well as many original novels and plays. In a quarter morocco binding with marbled paper covered boards. Externally, very smart with patches of light rubbing to the head and tail of spine and to the raised bands. Further patches of light rubbing to the joints. Front hinge is slightly strained but firm. Prior owner's inscription to the verso of front endpaper, D Nicholson. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age toned, heavier to edges. Occasional light spots. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .