Leconte De Lisle — Oeuvred de Leconte de Lisle Poems Barbares

Paris, Alphonse de Lemerre, 1925. Leather. A collection of poetry by Leconte de Lisle, a French Parnassian poet. The Parnassian movement occured after Romanticism and prior to symbolism. It began during the 19th century positivist period. Stylistically, the Parnassians used exotic and classical subjects. Prior owner's inscription to the title page, W M A Houden. These poems are Leconte de Lisle's 'Barbares&apos. In a quarter calf binding with marbled paper boards. Externally, very smart with minor rubbing to the head and tail of spine as well as to the extremities. Light rubbing to the spine labels. Lacking endpapers. Prior owner's inscription to the title page, W M A Houden. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with just the odd spots. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .