Temptations of Saint Friar Gil - António Corrêa d'Oliveira - Rare Antique Art Nouveau Book

Rare work by António Corrêa d'Oliveira with an exceptional Art Nouveau cover.

"Temptations of Saint Friar Gil" by António Corrêa d'Oliveira is an old Portuguese book with a magnificent artistic cover in the Art Nouveau style. The cover illustration features a stylized tree with red foliage on a gold background, framed by decorative elements typical of the early 20th-century artistic movement. Printed by the publisher Ferreira & Oliveira, Limitada, in Lisbon.

Features:

• Author: António Corrêa d'Oliveira (1879-1960) - Portuguese poet and writer
• Title: Temptations of Sam Frei Gil
• Artistic cover in Art Nouveau style.
• Illustration with stylized tree and decorative frame.
• Gothic typography in the title.
• Publisher: Ferreira & Oliveira, Limitada - Lisbon
• Booksellers of SM El-Rei
• Condition: Used, with signs of age on the edges, wear consistent with its age.

António Corrêa d'Oliveira was an important Portuguese poet and writer, known for his lyrical poetry and works of a religious and patriotic nature. This work is a testament to Portuguese literary production from the beginning of the 20th century, in an edition with graphic design characteristic of the Art Nouveau period.

Perfect for collectors of old Portuguese books, bibliophiles, Art Nouveau lovers, scholars of Portuguese literature, antique dealers, and all who value rare artistic editions. A piece of great bibliographic and artistic value.