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Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Le Voyage De Monsieur Perrichon' is a celebrated masterpiece of 19th-century French comedy, co-written by Eugène Labiche and Édouard Martin. This sharp-witted vaudeville tells the story of Monsieur Perrichon, a wealthy and self-important carriage-maker, who embarks on a family holiday to the Swiss Alps.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Le Voyage De Monsieur Perrichon' is a celebrated masterpiece of 19th-century French comedy, co-written by Eugène Labiche and Édouard Martin. This sharp-witted vaudeville tells the story of Monsieur Perrichon, a wealthy and self-important carriage-maker, who embarks on a family holiday to the Swiss Alps. The play's central conflict arises from the rivalry between two young men, Armand and Daniel, both seeking the hand of Perrichon's daughter, Henriette. As they navigate the perils of mountaineering and social etiquette, the suitors discover that the key to winning the father's favor lies not in their own merit, but in flattering Perrichon's immense vanity. The work is famous for its psychological insight into the human ego, specifically exploring the idea that we are often more fond of those whom we have helped than those to whom we are indebted.As a cornerstone of the French dramatic repertoire, 'Le Voyage De Monsieur Perrichon' remains a vital example of social satire. Its brisk pacing, hilarious misunderstandings, and timeless observations on human nature make it an enduring favorite of the stage and an essential text for students of French literature and theater history.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 may 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.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.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.

1935, Iowa, University of Iowa, two works in one, pp142; 154, quarter Spanish calf over claret boards original wrappers bound in. Previous owener's name on front wrapper, otherwise very good.

Single Issue Magazine. Zustand: Good. House, Nathan; Mastri, Fiore; Burke, May C.; Smith, Ralph C.; Diamond, Samuel (illustrator). First Edition. 64 pages. Features: Nice colour-photo Palmolive soap ad inside front cover; News digest includes 'Nazi change in war strategy', Ukrainia, the Canada of Europe', 'The Black Sea Barrier', A New Front in Caucasia?'; Wanted - More Gridiron Speed - Canadian football article; One-page War Savings Certificates ad shows mother asking son "$5 for $4 Johnny, how would you like that?"; Why Hitler Must Lose the War - Otto Strasser explains; Nobody Ever Told Us (short story); "Isle of Adventure" - Photo-illustrated article on Herschel Island, off the mouth of the Mackenzie River; You Can't Ever Tell About Men (short story); After Midnight (short story); Boss of Britain's War-Workers - photo-illustrated article on Ernest Bevin; The Marquis of Medicine Hat (part 2 of 4); The Return of Laughter - entertainment article; Woodbury cold cream ad features photo of Dorothy Lamour; Sexy two-colour ad for 'almondized' Beautyskin Lingerie; 'Make-a-Light' bicycle generator promotion; Red Seal Cedar Chests ad; Give Your Eyes a Chance - article on proper lighting; One-page illustrated article entitled "Canada is Strong" shows miner drilling, sponsored by Fleischmann's Yeast; Twentieth Century Aladdin's Lamp (short story); Nice one-page illustrated H.J. Heinz ad shows young lady rushing home from shopping to prepare supper; Fashion illustrations; photo of sleeping child submitted by H.C. Aitken of Kentville, N.S.; Nice colour subscription ad for this magazine inside back cover shows Santa; Quotes from around the world; Nice colour-photo Schick Injection Razor ad on back cover; and more. Unmarked with moderate wear. Binding sound. A quality copy of this excellent wartime issue.