At The Sign of the Reine Pédauque And The Revolt of the Angeles. France. Everymans Library.

Hardback, no dj. 1941. 11 x 17.5 x 2 cm. Approx. 238 g. Please look at the photos to see the description of the book, the binding is tight and clean.

"At the Sign of the Reine Pédauque & The Revolt of the Angels" by Anatole France, is an Everyman’s Library hardback edition published in 1941 by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd.

Bound in red cloth with an impressed design on the front cover, this volume contains two of France’s most celebrated novels:

• "At the Sign of the Reine Pédauque" (1893) – A historical novel set in 18th-century France, following the adventures of Jacques Ménétrier and his mentor, the witty and philosophical Abbé Coignard. It explores themes of alchemy, love, and the contradictions of human nature.
• "The Revolt of the Angels" (1914) – A satirical and philosophical novel about a guardian angel, Arcade, who rebels against divine authority, leading to a larger celestial revolution. The story critiques religion, power, and the nature of good and evil.

This edition is part of the Everyman’s Library series, known for its durable and elegant bindings, making it a collectible and enduring piece of classic literature.

Ref: 217. (V)