Alphonse de Lamartine — La Chute D&Apos;Un Ange

Paris, L. Hachette, 1858 . Leather. An attractive leather bound copy of Alphonse de Lamartine's epic poem. An attractive leather bound copy of Alphonse de Lamartine's epic poem. Published in French. In the poem, Lamartine imagines an angel who takes human form so that he can protect a young girl. However, preferring earthly joys to eternal happiness, the angel is reduced endure human suffering in slavery. Having been so influenced by his visit to to Lebanon, Lamartine set this poem in the country. With a prior owner's ink inscription to the title page. In a red quarter calf binding over patterned boards. Externally, smart. Very lightly rubbed to the boards, a little more so to the joints. Lightly bumped and rubbed to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound, with bright and clean pages throughout. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .