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155 - FABRE (Lucien). Rabevel, or The Sickness of the Passionate. …
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Estimate €40 - €60
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FABRE (Lucien). Rabevel, or The Sickness of the Passionate. Paris, NRF, 1923. 3 volumes, in-4 format, red half-maroquin binding with corner pieces, ribbed spine, gilt title and volume number, gilt head, cover and spine preserved. First edition, printed in a run of 900 copies; No. A of the 8 non-commercial copies on Lafuma Navarre pure-thread paper. Winner of the Prix Goncourt in 1923, Lucien Fabre’s *Rabevel ou le Mal des ardents* traces the rise of an ambitious financier consumed by a desire for success, money and passion. Through this modern and tormented character, the author paints a sweeping portrait of French society from the late 19th century to the post-war period, blending psychological analysis with social critique.
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Auction time 09/09/2026 at 1:00 PM
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