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 romantic feelings and depicts the melancholy resulting from paradise lost. 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. 248 pages.
Color illustrated jacket.
Paperback
Very good condition except:-Jacket in used condition, dulled (see photos).

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

- Writing in pencil "Eugène Lavigne 7/3/22 on the title page (see photos).

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