The Lyrical Poems of Francois Villon
New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1979. First Edition. Limited to 2,000 copies, of which this is No. 538. Signed by Stephen Harvard on the limitation page. Quarto, 145 pages, publisher's original gilt lettered green cloth covered boards. Publisher's original glassine dust jacket. Publisher's original decorative slipcasse. A new mylar jacket has been added. Laid in is 'The Monthly Letter of The Limited Editions Club' from the publisher. The Lyrical Poems of François Villon presents the works of one of medieval France’s most enigmatic and influential poets. Villon’s poetry, written in the 15th century, is celebrated for its raw emotional intensity, sharp wit, and vivid depictions of Parisian life, crime, and hardship. Blending elements of street balladry, satire, and deeply personal reflection, Villon’s verse bridges the worlds of the scholarly and the criminal, often drawing from his own troubled experiences. This collection typically includes his most famous works, such as The Testament and Ballad of the Hanged Men, which reflect on mortality, fate, and the precariousness of existence. Villon’s mastery of the lyrical form, combined with his unflinching honesty, has secured his place as a towering figure in French and world literature, influencing poets from Ronsard to Ezra Pound. Very minimal rubbing and wear, a few small rips to the glassine dust jacket, else in very good + condition. Item #25
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