Old antique book, French literature. La Henriade is an epic poem of 1723 written by the French Enlightenment writer and philosopher Voltaire. The poem concerns and was written in honour of the life of Henry IV of France, and is a celebration of his life. The ostensible subject is the siege of Paris in 1589 by Henry III in concert with Henry of Navarre, soon to be Henry IV, but its themes are the twin evils of religious fanaticism and civil discord. It also concerns the political state of France.

Leather hardback with gilt tooling, the cover is worn on exposed edges, marbled inner covers and a personal inscription. Good clean condition internally. Written in the original French.

The book measures 13 x 8cm.

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