LAMARTINE (Alphonse de)


Le Civilisateur, histoire de l’humanité par les grands hommes.

Paris, Au Bureau d’abonnement, 1852-1854.

36 issues in-8, in sheets sewn by the margin; some covers browned, foxing.

Complete collection of this journal written entirely by Lamartine.
After his defeat in the presidential election of 1848 and his loss of political influence, the poet undertook a work of popular education by publishing, at the rate of one issue per month, biographies of great historical figures: Homer, Heloise, Joan of Arc, Christopher Columbus, Gutenberg, Bernard de Palissy and Cromwell.

A charming copy preserved as issued, in rare condition.

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