Scènes de la vie privÃ(c)e et publique des animaux. Vignettes par Grandville. Études de moeurs contemporaines , (Hardcover)

<p><i>Scènes de la vie privée et publique des animaux</i>, published under the direction of P.J. Stahl and featuring illustrations by Grandville, presents a fascinating panorama of 19th-century French society through the lens of anthropomorphic satire. This unique collection of vignettes, with contributions from Honoré de Balzac and others, uses animals to cleverly critique the manners and morals of the time.</p> <p>Grandville's iconic illustrations bring the animal characters to life, while the writings explore themes of social ambition, political maneuvering, and personal relationships, all mirrored in the animal kingdom. This edition offers a glimpse into the Belle Époque's literary and artistic sensibilities, making it a valuable resource for scholars and a delightful read for anyone interested in French literature and social commentary.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>

• Scènes de la vie privÃ(c)e et publique des animaux. Vignettes par Grandville. Études de moeurs contemporaines , (Hardcover)
• Author: Hutson Street Press
• ISBN: 9781024177213
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2025-05-22
• Page Count: 274