J. J. Grandville Livres
J.J. Grandville fut un illustrateur et caricaturiste français dont l'œuvre se distingue par une invention extraordinaire et une perspicacité satirique. Il acquit une renommée grâce à sa série « Les Métamorphoses du jour », dépeignant des figures humaines aux traits animaux pour commenter avec brio la nature humaine et les phénomènes sociaux. Son art réside dans le transfert habile des émotions et des caractéristiques humaines sur des visages d'animaux, créant ainsi un commentaire visuel puissant. L'œuvre de Grandville explore la frontière ténue entre l'humanité et l'animalité.
Public and Private Life of Animals
- 410pages
- 15 heures de lecture
The Fables of Florian
- 122pages
- 5 heures de lecture
Les Fleurs animées
- 330pages
- 12 heures de lecture
This extraordinary and curious book, originally published in 1847, features chapters with personified flower illustrations paired with tales rooted in the flower's mythology and folklore. A charming collection that delights both children and adults, it is available in high-quality modern reprints that preserve the original text and art.
Les fleurs animées - Tome 1
- 218pages
- 8 heures de lecture
Celebrated for its historical significance, this classic work has been meticulously preserved and republished in a modern format by Alpha Editions. The book has been reformatted and typeset to ensure clarity and readability, distinguishing it from mere digital reproductions of the original. This effort aims to keep the literary legacy alive for both contemporary readers and future generations.
Cent Proverbes (1845)
- 506pages
- 18 heures de lecture
Featuring 100 popular French proverbs, this book showcases humorous illustrations by Jean-Jacques Grandville, known for his exaggerated and whimsical caricatures. Each proverb is presented alphabetically, with visual interpretations that enhance their comedic essence. Grandville's unique anthropomorphic style adds a satirical flair, making this collection appealing to fans of French proverbs and satirical art. As a facsimile reprint of the 1845 original, it also serves as a culturally significant artifact in literature preservation.
Les fleurs animées - Tome 2
- 232pages
- 9 heures de lecture
The second volume of this classic work has been preserved and modernized for contemporary and future readers. The publishers at Alpha have reformatted and redesigned the text to ensure clarity and readability, moving away from mere digital copies of the original. This effort highlights the book's significance throughout human history, ensuring its legacy continues.
A heavily illustrated reprint of a 1927 edition of La Fontaine's fables contains the original French verses and new English translations of such tales as "The Crow and the Fox" and "The Heron."
Scholastic Junior Classics: Robinson Crusoe
- 127pages
- 5 heures de lecture
Shipwrecked Robinson Crusoe is alone on a desert island. Are there wild animals in the forest? Cannibals?If he wants to stay alive, Robinson Crusoe must start to do things he never thought of doing before: build a house, weave baskets,, tame goals, raise grain, sew anima-l skin clothes.He has no one to help him, no one to talk to. He has to decide for himself what to do. Then he has to do it.How does Robinson Crusoe stay alive and safe on his island?
