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The Poems of Master François Villon of Paris, 1892

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Villon, François, John Payne [translator/editor]. The Poems of Master François Villon of Paris; now first done into English verse, in the original forms, with a biographical and critical introduction by JOHN PAYNE. London: Villon Society, 1892. 8vo, 9 5 7/8 inches (226 x 145 mm); xvi, introduction cvi, 158 pp. on hand-made laid paper; bound in 3/4 navy morocco with gold fillets, gilt title and leaf decorations in compartments on spine, marbled endpapers, t.e.g., rest uncut; spine tail, hinges and corners a little worn; pages bright and unmarked, binding square. Condition: Very good +. A collection of poetry by the fifteenth-century French poet, François Villon (c. 1431 – 1463). Villon was involved in criminal behavior during his life and his encounters with law enforcement feature throughout his poetry. With a detailed biographical and critical introduction by the English poet and translator, John Payne (1842 – 1916), best known for his translations of Boccaccio's 'Decameron', 'The Arabian Nights' and the 'Diwan Hafez'.
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    Height: 8.9 in (22.6 cm)Width: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1892
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Middletown, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BH17011stDibs: LU8340244455892

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