Louys, Pierre [Translated by Frances Keene]

Aphrodite [19th Century Erotic Literature]

New York: The Libra Collection, 1960. Hardcover in Slipcase.

Cream cloth with gilt titles and designs with a full paste-on of Aphrodite on the front. Designed by Marshall Lee with the Cupid designs after Raphael. The illustrations were printed by the Crafton Graphic Company. The text paper was mould-made specially for this edition. 10.5 inches tall; 13-255 [1] pages

Original clear acetate cover is intact with minor age-spotting; The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Minimal shelf handling wear. The slipcase has soiling and is intact.

First published in 1896, this hallmark of French literature is significant for its exploration of sensuality and decadence within a classical setting.

Pierre Louÿs' Aphrodite it's known for its lush prose and erotic themes, often delves into classical themes with a modern, sometimes scandalous twist, making it a from that era. It is considered a part of the Decadent movement in literature, which aimed to challenge conventional morality and explore taboo subjects.

Genres: Erotic Literature; Historical Fiction

Item #20020

Price: $45.00