Le carrosse aux deux lézards verts (The Carriage of the Two Green Lizards) is a novel by René Boylesve, published in 1920. A modern fairy tale, it contrasts the modern world of technology with a more traditional existence, seen through the contrasting experiences of the twins Gillette and Gillonne, all set in a magic forest with the obligatory woodcutter and bad fairy. After many adventures the optimistic modernist Gillette eventually dies, while the traditionalist Gillonne lives to enjoy memories of his travels in lands where the inhabitants remain faithful to their ancestral ways and shun scientific progress. All very nostalgic 1920s …

Again, George Barbier’s mannered, beautiful illustrations are perfect for the task in hand.

Le carrosse aux deux lézards verts was published by La Guirlande in a numbered limited edition of 300 copies.