1762 VOLTAIRE Joan of Arc BANNED French Erotic Pucelle D’Orleans Maid of Orleans
“Let us read and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world.”
― Voltaire
Until the end of the 18th-century, the story of Joan of Arc was merely a legend, and little was written in histories about her life. Voltaire wrote a poem that satirized the life of Joan of Arc – a decision that became wildly controversial. In fact, the sexist content and perverse eroticism found in “La Pucelle d’Orléans” or ‘Maid of Orleans’, caused it to be outlawed, banned, and burned throughout Europe for more than 100 years! This suppression made it one of the most restricted books of the 18th and 19th-century.
This 1762 Geneva edition of ‘La Pucelle d’Orleans’ features 20 impressive engravings.
1762 VOLTAIRE Joan of Arc BANNED French Erotic Pucelle D’Orleans Maid of Orleans
“Let us read and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world.”
― Voltaire
Until the end of the 18th-century, the story of Joan of Arc was merely a legend, and little was written in histories about her life. Voltaire wrote a poem that satirized the life of Joan of Arc – a decision that became wildly controversial. In fact, the sexist content and perverse eroticism found in “La Pucelle d’Orléans” or ‘Maid of Orleans’, caused it to be outlawed, banned, and burned throughout Europe for more than 100 years! This suppression made it one of the most restricted books of the 18th and 19th-century.
This 1762 Geneva edition of ‘La Pucelle d’Orleans’ features 20 impressive engravings.
Item number: #26380
Price: $750
VOLTAIRE
La Pucelle d’Orléans, poëme, divisé en vingt chants, avec des notes, nouvelle édition.
[À Genéve, Cramer] : 1762.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- [2], VIII, 358 (i.e., 354)
- 20 engraved plates
- Language: French
- Binding: Leather; tight and secure
- Size: ~8in X 5in (20cm x 12.5cm)
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26380
Category
Literature
Authors
VOLTAIRE
Printing Date
18th Century
Language
French
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete