Description

Casterman "Plaisir des Contes" [Published date: 1964]. Hard cover, 56 pp. 1968 Reprint. Text in French. Very good/ NO dust jacket. Glossy illustrated paper over boards have light bumping to edges and corners with a tiny bit of peeling to the thin clear plastic coating that covers the book along the spine hinges. Light overall scuffing to covers as well. Binding tight. "Offert par ;"Alliance Francaise de Paris" is stamped on front free end paper. Otherwise pages are lightly aged but clean and unmarked. NOT Ex-library. NO remainder marks. Charming, bright illustrations by M. A. Rouilly-Le Chevallier. "Le Pre aux ours" follows the adventures of a young boy named Justin, who grew up in the Pyrenees mountains with his family. Justin is a lonely, dreamy boy who spends his time exploring the mountains and observing wild animals. One day, he meets an injured bear and decides to help it heal. This improbable meeting will change the life of Justin and his family, as well as their vision of the world. The book explores the themes of nature, animality and the relationship between man and nature. Joseph Peyre uses poetic prose to describe the landscapes of the Pyrenees and the adventures of Justin, thus creating a magical and contemplative atmosphere that transports the reader to an enchanting universe. The illustrations by M.-A. Rouilly-Le Chevallier add a visual dimension to the story, creating vibrant and moving images that enhance the atmosphere of the book. The drawings are both realistic and stylized, providing an interesting contrast to the poetic prose of Joseph Peyre. "Le Pre aux ours" celebrates the beauty of nature and man's ability to live in harmony with the world around him. The book is a tribute to the magic and simplicity of life in the mountains, as well as a reflection on the fundamental values of humanity.