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de Lesbie," &c. As an author Louis Morin has gained great distinction. His "Cabaret du Puits sans Vin," written in 1884, was crowned by the Académie Francaise, and further was awarded a gold medal at the Paris Exhibition.

In 1883 he had produced "Jeannik," a book resulting from a stay in his beloved Brittany, and illustrated with eighty-seven drawings of eighteenth century Brittany, Later he travelled in Italy, and found inspiration for his book, "Les Amours de Gilles," which he adorned with 178 spirited sketches of the beaux and belles of Old Venice, their manners and their customs. In 1886 he wrote and illustrated "Ia Légende de Robert le Diable," to charm the little ones, He has also illustrated for his juvenile admirers, "Pikebikecornegramme," and "Dansons la Capucine "; later he wrote and illustrated with ninety sketches his delightful "L'Enifant Prodigue." Then there are his works on "French Illustrators," and on "Quelques Artistes de ce Temps," as well as "Dimanches Parisiens," with twenty-five etchings by the greatest wood engraver of modern times — A. Lepére.

He has also illustrated the following books: "Vieille: Idylle" with twelve drypoints, "Le petit Chien de la Marquise," "Les Cerisettes," "Le dernier Chapître de mon Roman," "Vingt Masques," "Carnavals Parisiens" (with 178 drawings), and "Les Confidences d'une Aieule."