1666 Frankish King CLOVIS Desmarets Epic Poem Christian PAGAN French Illustrated
Jean Desmarets’s famous epic poem ‘Clovis’ has long been considered one of the most important works of poetry pertaining to the triumph of Christianity over paganism. Clovis, the 5th-century Frankish king, was born into paganism but his conversion heavily influenced his expanded rule over most of Gaul. Scholars agree that ‘Clovis’ is the first modern Christian epic and contends with many of the ancient epics.
This 1666 edition is valuable, not just for its famous content, but for the inclusion of 24 exquisite engravings by Bosse and Chauveau.
1666 Frankish King CLOVIS Desmarets Epic Poem Christian PAGAN French Illustrated
Jean Desmarets’s famous epic poem ‘Clovis’ has long been considered one of the most important works of poetry pertaining to the triumph of Christianity over paganism. Clovis, the 5th-century Frankish king, was born into paganism but his conversion heavily influenced his expanded rule over most of Gaul. Scholars agree that ‘Clovis’ is the first modern Christian epic and contends with many of the ancient epics.
This 1666 edition is valuable, not just for its famous content, but for the inclusion of 24 exquisite engravings by Bosse and Chauveau.
Item number: #11302
Price: $599
DESMARETS, Jean de Saint-Sorlin
Clovis, ou la France chrestienne : Poeme heroique, enrichy de plusieurs figures.
Paris : Michel Bobin & Nicolas Le Gras, 1666.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- [34], 347, [1]
- 24 engraved plates
- Language: French
- Binding: Leather; tight & secure
- Size: ~6.5in X 4in (16.5cm x 10cm)
- Rare and desirable
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11302
Categories
European History
Religion
Authors
DESMARETS, Jean de Saint-Sorlin
Printing Date
17th Century
Language
French
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete