Life and Letters in France: The Seventeenth Century

FIRST EDITION [A-8.71 (I)] hardcover, sewn-bound in dark blue cloth, is in VG condition. Book is illustrated with b&w reproductions of old paintings and engravings. Dust jacket, enclosed in protective mylar (mylar not pictured), is in G+ condition, having slight wear to top and bottom spine, a very tiny tear at top of first fold, and very minor surface rubbing. An analysis of French literature of the 17th century, with selections from Malherbe, Fenelon, La Rochefoucauld, Pascal, Corneille, Moliere, Boileau, Madame de Sevigne. Literature. France. 17th century. DB[1].