Genlis, S.F., Comtesse de. Arabesques Mythologiques

ou les attributs de toutes les divinités de la fable (...). Paris, C. Barrois, 1810. Vol. 1 only. (4),xxx,266 p. 54 finely handcol. engr. plates by Gaitte after the author. Hc in marbled paper. 8vo.

Ex libris upper pastedown. 1 plate loose, occas. foxing. Beautiful work containing highly original arabesques of the finest ornamentation and symbols inspired by the named gods, goddesses and demigods. Intended for the education of children, the text describes the history of the gods, their worship, details of religious ceremonies, etc. It also contains a discourse on mythology in general and discusses the influence of paganism on the character, customs and literature of the ancient Greeks and Romans.