BOURGET, Paul. Contes choisis. Published in Paris by R. Roger and F. Chernoviz in 1910. In4, ochre publisher's boards, black gilt and silver highlights, gilt edges, beveled edges (Lorne grav.). 302 pp. including 11 plates. Spine gilt somewhat faded, covers slightly rubbed. Collection of thirteen tales illustrated by the Chanteau brothers in handsome historiated boards. Paul Bourget, a prolific author, brings together here several of his tales (Aline, Le Talisman, Le Frère de M. Viple...); in addition to his work for young people, the academician also produced numerous essays, poems and plays. In reaction to the naturalist novel epitomized by Emile Zola, Bourget tended towards a narrative focused on the psychology of his characters, and was a great success with the younger generation of his time. A pleasant copy.