Rare, 1803, Fenelon’s Telemach, Volume II, First Greek Edition, Venice Printing

Title: Τύχαι Τηλεμάχου Yιού του Οδυσσέως (The Adventures of Telemachus, Son of Ulysses)

Author: François de Salignac de la Mothe-Fénelon
Translator: Dimitrios P. Govdelas
Volume: II
Publisher: Panos Theodosiou (o ex Ioanninon), Venice
Year: 1803
Edition: First Greek Edition
Pages: 403 – 880
Size: 21.5 × 13.5 cm
Language: Greek
Binding: Fine half leather binding
Illustrations: 15 original lithographs
Condition: Good– (antique condition with visible signs of age and use – see photos for details)

About the Work

First Greek edition of The Adventures of Telemachus (Les Aventures de Télémaque), one of the most influential didactic novels of the 18th century. This Volume II, translated by Dimitrios P. Govdelas and printed in Venice in 1803 by Panos Theodosiou, is illustrated with 15 original lithographs, making it a visually rich example of early Greek book printing.

About the Author

François Fénelon (1651–1715) was a French Catholic archbishop, theologian, and writer. As tutor to the Duke of Burgundy, he composed The Adventures of Telemachus to instruct the young prince in the virtues of wisdom, moderation, and justice. First published anonymously in 1699, the work imagines the travels of Telemachus, son of Ulysses, accompanied by his mentor (the goddess Minerva in disguise).

A rare and important example of early 19th-century Greek literary heritage, especially prized for its Venetian printing, period leather binding, and complete set of lithographs.

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