Guy de Maupassant — Sur L&Apos;Eau

Paris, Paul Ollendorff, 1899. Fine Binding. A handsomely bound copy of Guy de Maupassant's 'Sur l'Eau', a travel diary inspired by the author's real life travels on the Cote d'Azur. A compelling work by Guy de Maupassant, inspired by his real-life travels in the Mediterranean. This work is a quasi-memoir of the author's nine-day cruise on the Cote d'Azur. An new edition of this work, originally published in 1886. Guy de Maupassant was a nineteenth-century French author, known particularly for his short stories and creating a format for short stories that is still in use today. His works are excellent examples of Naturalist prose, known for its simple and efficient style that often depict human lives, destinies, and social interactions.Handsomely bound in half morocco with marbled boards. Containing a previous owner's small ink inscription to the front free-endpaper, dated 1905. Handsomely bound in half morocco with marbled boards. Externally, very smart, with just light shelf wear and light fading to the spine. Containing a previous owner's small ink inscription to the front free-endpaper. Internally, front hinge is strained at the half title page. A few spots to the endpapers and to the odd page, as well as some age-toning to the pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .