Unique limited 1946 Monte Carlo edition of the book Le Rêve (The Dream) by Émile Zola, with illustrations by Louis Icart.

A romantic novel published in 1888. Set in the 19th-century Paris, the story revolves around the tragic love affair between two young lovers, a beautiful but poor orphan, and the wealthy but emotionally distant artist. This edition illustrated by Louis Icart adds a visual layer to the novel, capturing the beauty and melancholy of the story through his delicate, Art Deco-inspired illustrations.

Icart’s artwork enhances the emotional depth of the text, reflecting the themes of dreams, desire, and disillusionment. The physical book has a very thin slipcase, in decent good condition. It is one out of 30000 copies due to Icart’s illustrations in color. This novel is great for those who  enjoy reading themes of idealism, passion, and conflict between reality and dreams or as a gift to lovers of Zola's, despite not being able to read in French. 

La Rêve means The Dream so everyone can appreciate seeing this on a bedside table. 

Dimensions:
14.3 x 19.3 cm
5.6 x 7.5 in