Guy de Maupassant; M. Marcel Prevost — Contes Choisis

Paris, Societe d'Editions Litteraires et Artistiques , c1900. Fine Binding. A handsomely bound copy of this collection of short stories written by noted French author, Guy de Maupassant, the children's edition of this work. An engaging collection of tales from the acclaimed 'father of short stories', Guy de Maupassant. Comprising thirty-six short stories, including 'Le Garde', 'Le Retour', 'Mon Oncle Jules', 'A Cheval', 'Aux Champs', and more. Guy de Maupassant was a French nineteenth-century short story writer who subscribed to the Naturalist school, which depicts of humanity and destiny, often employing a pessimistic tone.The children's edition of this work.In the original French.Including a preface by M. Marcel Prevost. Handsomely bound in quarter morocco with marbled boards and gilt detailing to the spine. Handsomely bound in quarter morocco with marbled boards and endpapers, and gilt detailing to the spine. Externally, very smart, with some fading at the head of the boards, and very light rubbing to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are slightly age-toned to the extremities, as is usual, and a small handling mark to the title page, otherwise pages are clean throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .