Isbn: 9780282958497 - Oeuvres Choisies Du Chevalier De Bonnard (classic Reprint) (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 volume of selected writings by the 18th-century French poet, Chevalier de Bonnard. Despite being born to a family with no means, Bonnard was a passionate writer who cultivated his skills, becoming a member of the prestigious Acadà mie de Dijon at the young age of thirty-three and personal tutor to the young princes of Orlà ans. He was also a colonel in the infantry. This collection presents discerning poetry and prose that tackle universal experiences such as love, loss and personal growth against the backdrop of themes prevalent in 18th-century French society, such as social status, morality and the pursuit of happiness. 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.…