Paul and Virginia. Bernardin de St Pierre. Nilsson Editions. Miniature book. Dust jacket. 1920. Classic French literature. Love. Paradise.

Here is a very rare copy of a small format book (11.5 x 8 cm) by Bernardin de St Pierre (1737-1814).

Published in 1788, Paul et Virginie evokes feelings of love and depicts the melancholy resulting from lost paradises. Inspired by his disappointed loves, the author describes a pessimistic vision of existence. A follower of Rousseau, Bernardin de St Pierre focuses in this novel on the description of an idyllic society.

Nilsson Editions. Red Series. Undated. 248p.
Illustrated jacket in color.
Paperback
Very good condition except: - Dust jacket in used condition, dulled (see photos).

-Missing writing on the 4th cover of the jacket (see photos).

- Pencil writing "Eugène Lavigne 7/3/22 on the title page (see photos).

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