Les Diaboliques: The She-Devils by Robert Irwin (English) Paperback Book
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Les Diaboliques: The She-Devils by Robert Irwin (English) Paperback Book. In Les Diaboliques there are six tales of female temptresses - she-devils - in which horror and the wild Normandy countryside combine to send a shiver down the spine of the reader. It is now regarded as a classic and is studied in French schools. Les Diaboliques by Robert Irwin, Ernest Boyd, Jules-Amadee Barby D'Aurevilly Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description In 'Les Diaboliques' there are six tales of female temptresses - she-devils - in which horror and the wild Normandy countryside combine to send a shiver down the spine of the reader. Publisher Description In Les Diaboliques there are six tales of female temptresses - she-devils - in which horror and the wild Normandy countryside combine to send a shiver down the spine of the reader. First published in 1874 Les Diaboliques caused an uproar and all copies of the book were seized on the orders of the Ministry of Justice as the book was a danger to public morality. Scandal made the book an immediate success. It is now regarded as a classic and is studied in French schools. Les Diaboliques will appeal to readers of decadent and Gothic fiction especially to those who like femmes fatales in their novels. AUTHOR: Jules Amadee Barbey D'Aurevilly (1808-1889) studied law in Caen in his native Normandy 1829-1833 before going to Paris. He lived a dissipated life, affecting the manners of a dandy and seeking to dull the senses with drugs and alcohol. In 1837 he begins a career as a journalist writing for L'Europe. In time he will become one of France's leading literary reviewers and polemicists. He publishes various books and critical studies but it is the publication of Les Diaboliques in 1874, when he was 66 which makes him famous. It is seized on the orders of of the Public Prosecutor on the grounds of alleged obscenity and blasphemy, but the prominent deputy, Gambetta, intervenes to save Barbey from prosecution. Details ISBN 1909232157 ISBN-13 9781909232150 Title Les Diaboliques Author Robert Irwin, Ernest Boyd, Jules-Amadee Barby D'Aurevilly Format Paperback Year 2026 Pages 254 Edition 2nd Publisher Dedalus Ltd GEItemID:175964079; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
