L'Union Libre
€16,500.00
L'Union Libre by André Breton, one of the most representative and influential poems of his work, is a litany of free verse that takes the reader on a surrealist journey through love and desire. This rare work, originally published anonymously, is considered a key text of surrealism and shows the essence of the movement. The poem, dedicated to his beloved and muse Suzanne Muzard, transcends traditional poetry and transforms the written word into a stream of conscious and unconscious images. This particular copy, numbered 1, is one of only 10 on japon nacré and thus represents the most luxurious and rare version of the first printing. The limited edition publication illustrates the exclusivity often associated with avant-garde publications of the time.
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L'Union Libre
1931 | Paris | s.e. (sans éditeur)
This rare and important deluxe copy, number 1 of 10, of one of André Breton's most important poems is a must-have for any collection on surrealism.
L'Union Libre by André Breton, one of the most representative and influential poems of his work, is a litany of free verse that takes the reader on a surrealist journey through love and desire. This rare work, originally published anonymously, is considered a key text of surrealism and shows the essence of the movement. The poem, dedicated to his beloved and muse Suzanne Muzard, transcends traditional poetry and transforms the written word into a stream of conscious and unconscious images. This particular copy, numbered 1, is one of only 10 on japon nacré and thus represents the most luxurious and rare version of the first printing. The limited edition publication illustrates the exclusivity often associated with avant-garde publications of the time.
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One of 10 deluxe copies on japon nacré, numbered from 1 to 10. The remaining copies are on mat grey coated paper.
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L'Union Libre, a poem in free verse, is a hymn to love. The work is an ode to the author's beloved, Suzanne Muzard. The poem is interspersed with intense and dreamlike images that blur the boundaries of reality. The themes of love, desire, and the power of imagination are central. The text does not follow a strict logical structure, but flows as a stream of associations, typical of the surrealist approach to writing.
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