THE Songs OF Bilitis

The paperback edition is in good condition, showing minor wear consistent with age. The cover has some edge wear, but the binding remains intact and strong. There is no dust jacket, as typical for this edition. The pages are clean and free from inscriptions or library markings.

Pierre Louÿs' "The Songs of Bilitis" is presented here in an unabridged republication by Dover Publications, Inc., New York, in 1988. This edition is a faithful reprint of the English translation by Alvah C. Bessie, with illustrations by Willy Pogany. Originally published in 1926, this work is a translation of Louÿs' 1894 French poetry collection, known for its lyrical and sensuous explorations of love and desire. This Dover edition is bound in paperback, contrary to the initial metadata suggesting a hardcover. The book is a significant piece for collectors of classic French literature and poetry. It is not a first edition but remains a valuable addition due to its historical literary context and the inclusion of Pogany's illustrations. The book is in good condition, with no signatures or inscriptions, making it suitable for both personal collections and academic study.