This is Fromentin's masterpiece which first appeared in 1862. The freshness of its landscapes alone is enchanting, but it is most remarkable as a sober analysis of delirious passion. While still at school Dominique de Bray falls in love with Madeleine d'Orsel, who is a few years older than him. She discovers that he loves her only after her marriage, and elects to cure him. Their moral distress rises to a climax when she falls in love herself. The book offers a vision of chastity and pain which hints at the dark side of ...
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This is Fromentin's masterpiece which first appeared in 1862. The freshness of its landscapes alone is enchanting, but it is most remarkable as a sober analysis of delirious passion. While still at school Dominique de Bray falls in love with Madeleine d'Orsel, who is a few years older than him. She discovers that he loves her only after her marriage, and elects to cure him. Their moral distress rises to a climax when she falls in love herself. The book offers a vision of chastity and pain which hints at the dark side of life, suggesting that there are other ends to existence besides mere happiness.
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Add this copy of Dominique to cart. $16.54, very good condition, Sold by MW Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, G, IRELAND, published 1961 by Paris: Editions Garnier Freres.
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A very good copy in the original title-printed, stiff-card wrappers. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 298 pages; Genre: French fiction--Novel--19th century.
Add this copy of Dominique to cart. $21.70, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2023 by Alpha Edition.
Add this copy of Dominique to cart. $28.63, new condition, Sold by Books2anywhere rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fairford, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2018 by Hachette Livre-BNF.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Add this copy of Dominique / [Introduction Et Notes Par Émile Henriot] to cart. $37.00, Sold by MW Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, G, IRELAND, published by Paris: Garnier.
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Paris: Garnier
Hardcover
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Edition:
Nouvelle edition
Publisher:
Paris: Garnier
Alibris ID:
18812714541
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Physical description: 298 p. Finely bound in contemporary aniline calf over marble boards. Marbled end-papers. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. Previous owner's inscription. Further scans, images and additional bibliographical material available on request.
Add this copy of Dominique to cart. $53.56, very good condition, Sold by Burwood Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wickham Market, SUFFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1932 by Gerald Howe.
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First U.k. Edition. Hardback. No Dust Jacket. 8vo. pp xv, 287. Original publisher's mauve cloth lettered gilt at the spine. Slight browning to endpapers, otherwise very good.
Add this copy of Dominique to cart. $74.72, very good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1916 by Librairie Plon.
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None. Very Good. A pleasing leather-bound copy of this poetic French novel from Eugene Fromentin. A later edition of this French work. Â In signed half crushed morocco binding by Louis Conard, with marbled endpapers. Â This novel, originally published in 1862 and written by French painter and author Eugene Fromentin, tells the story of Dominique, who falls in love with his young friend's married cousin, Madeleine. Â The work is best known for its psychological analysis of characters and the idea of contenting oneself with the second best in life and love. Â In half crushed morocco binding by Louis Conard. Externally, very smart, with rubbing to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Small contemporary ink inscription to the verso of front free endpaper. Very Good.
Add this copy of Dominique to cart. $178.24, very good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1929 by Delagrave.
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L J Soulas. Very Good. An uncommon edition of Eugene Fromentin's popular novel, 'Dominique'. Beautifully illustrated by woodcuts from the notable engraver, Louis-Joseph Soulas. In the publisher's original unclipped dustwrapper. There were 375 copies of this work printed total. In the original French. With detailed vignette and full page illustrations by Louis-Joseph Soulas. Soulas is an internationally renowned engraver, and many critics consider him to be one of the best burinists of his generation. This novel, 'Dominique' was first published in the 'Revue des deux Mondes' in 1862. It is remembered for the delicate and imaginative observations Fromentin makes. A smart copy of this work. In the publisher's original wraps. Externally, very smart with light rubbing to the joints. Small loss to the head and tial of spine. Scattered spotting to the front and rear wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with just the odd spot. Very Good.
Add this copy of Dominique to cart. $4.44, like new condition, Sold by Démons & Merveilles rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Joinville, GRAND EST, FRANCE.
Add this copy of Dominique to cart. $4.44, very good condition, Sold by Démons & Merveilles rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Joinville, GRAND EST, FRANCE, published 1993 by Flammarion.
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