Collected Works of Pierre Louys

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Collected Works of Pierre Louys, Pierre Louys (Shakespeare House, New York, 1951)
6.75″ X 4.5″, 628pp., hardbound in blue-grey buckram boards with simulated leather spine, gilt decorations (portrait of Shakespear) on cover. Fine condition, ribbon intact.

Pierre Louys (1870 – 1925) was a French poet and writer, most renowned for lesbian and classical themes in some of his writings. He is known as a writer who “expressed pagan sensuality with stylistic perfection.” This is a collection which contains Aphrodite, The Songs of Bilitis, The Adventures of King Pausole, and 9 of his short stories.

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Collected Works of Pierre Louys, Pierre Louys (Shakespeare House, New York, 1951)
6.75″ X 4.5″, 628pp., hardbound in blue-grey buckram boards with simulated leather spine, gilt decorations (portrait of Shakespear) on cover. Fine condition, ribbon intact.

Pierre Louys (1870 – 1925) was a French poet and writer, most renowned for lesbian and classical themes in some of his writings. He is known as a writer who “expressed pagan sensuality with stylistic perfection.” This is a collection which contains Aphrodite, The Songs of Bilitis, The Adventures of King Pausole, and 9 of his short stories.

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Weight 1.375 lbs
Dimensions 6.75 × 4.5 × 1.75 in
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