9780243971749 - Almanach Des Muses, 1820, Vol 56 Classic Reprint by Author, Unknown (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a charming and diverse collection of 19th-century French poetry. Celebrating love, adventure, and the triumph of the human spirit, the poems within are as varied in style as their subject matter. There are humorous tales in verse, war poems, and love poems, and they represent both famous and lesser-known authors. The book also includes a brief biography of each poet, so that the reader can learn more about the people behind these beautiful words. Whether you are a long-time lover of poetry or discovering it for the first time, this book is sure to become a treasured volume on your bookshelf. From the charming wit of Gresset's "The Masked Ball" to the haunting imagery of Bignan's translation of Homer, this book delivers an impressive range of poetic styles, and a fascinating glimpse into the literary tastes of 19th-century France. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.