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1684919P45London: M. Flesher; Jacob Tonson 1684. First edition. Leather. Good Only. 7" by 5". Not Stated. The first edition of John Dryden's translation of Maimbourg's fascinating history of the French Wars of Religion. The first edition of John Dryden's translation of Louis Maimbourg's 'Histoire de la Ligue'.Illustrated with a frontispiece.Register runs as: A8 a-b8 c6 B-2K8 2L4 2M2 3A-3U8 3X4. Errors in pagination and register as issued. Collated complete. An in-depth history on the French Wars of Religion a series of civil wars fought between Catholics and Protestants in France between 1562 and 1598. Maimbourg was a French Jesuit who is well known for his 1675 'Histoire des Croisades' in which is regarded to be the first use of the term "crusade".First published in French this faithful translation to English was done by Dryden under the request of Charles II. Dryden was England's first Poet Laureate an eminent poet critic translator and playwright who dominated the literary scene of Restoration England.Ink inscription of James Gisborne to the title page. In the original cloth binding. Externally worn. Rear board is held by one cord only. Front joint and hinge are strained. Rubbing to the leather. A small amount of loss of leather to the head and tail of the spine and to the front joint. Crack to the spine. Bumping to the extremities. Paste downs and endpapers are discoloured endpapers are edge worn. Internally binding is strained in places. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean. Prior owner's ink inscription to the head of the title page. The occasional note or line to the margins in pencil and ink. Good Only M. Flesher; Jacob Tonson hardcover
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198952807ABMünchen/Luzern, Bucher, 1989. 32 cm. 192 S., zahlr. Ill. Pp., OU. Sauber u. gut erhalten.
B9781349505425Paperback / softback. New. This book traces the literary friendship between Joseph Conrad and H. G. Wells from their early correspondence through to the differences that caused their estrangement including their respective responses to the First World War. It thus gives an overview of the literary scene in the late Victorian and early Edwardian period. paperback
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B9781350440883Paperback / softback. New. <p><b>In 2024 the literary community commemorates the 100th anniversary of the death of Joseph Conrad. This volume of collected essays takes the opportunity to reflect on Conrad’s enduring influence on literature and culture in the 21st century.</b><br /><br />Offering reflections on Conrad’s legacy by leading critics and scholars in the field of Conrad studies as well as by significant figures in the arts and cultural sector it represents a unique contribution to Conrad studies and provides an overview of how the author continues to inspire and shape contemporary literature and culture in the 21st century.<br /><br />Covering a broad range of topics from discussions of how Conrad has inspired contemporary films and operas through to the pertinence of his works to current conflicts and key contemporary issues <i>Joseph Conrad’s Cultural Legacy </i>offers unique original insights into the enduring relevance of one of the leading literary figures of the 20th century.</p> paperback
B9781137500113Hardback. New. This book traces the literary friendship between Joseph Conrad and H. G. Wells from their early correspondence through to the differences that caused their estrangement including their respective responses to the First World War. It thus gives an overview of the literary scene in the late Victorian and early Edwardian period. hardcover
A9780896726536Hardback. New. Considering Robert Louis Stevenson and Joseph Conrad's shared literary history and experience of Victorian London this title examines their convergence of styles in the emergent modernism of the fin de siecle their romance and adventure modes their fictions of duality and their exploration of the human psyche. hardcover
B9780896726536Hardback. New. Considering Robert Louis Stevenson and Joseph Conrad's shared literary history and experience of Victorian London this title examines their convergence of styles in the emergent modernism of the fin de siecle their romance and adventure modes their fictions of duality and their exploration of the human psyche. hardcover
B9781349509720Paperback / softback. New. The Modern Gothic and Literary Doubles is concerned with Gothic representations of London in the late 19th century. Establishing that a modern Gothic literary mode relocates the traditional rural Gothic to the late 19th century metropolis this volume explores the cultural history of London in the 19th century. paperback
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ria9781403905109_inpHardcover. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The Modern Gothic and Literary Doubles is concerned with Gothic representations of London in the late nineteenth-century. Establishing that a modern Gothic literary mode relocates the traditional rural Gothic to the late nineteenth-cent hardcover
62375713MacMillan pp. 236 . Hardback. New. MacMillan hardcover
19858092Marlborough: Libanus Press 1985. No. 35 of 50 deluxe copies. 6 wood engravings printed in black green and red by Carol Walkin. Printed in Gill Perpetua type on Velin Arches rag paper. Pp. 24. Tall 4to. original quarter green morocco marbled paper boards gilt border and lettering to spine fore and lower edges uncut. Spine very slightly faded otherwise a very good copy.A free rendering into heroic verse by Dryden of the story found in Boccaccio’s ‘Decameron’ which was first published in 1700 as a section from John Dryden’s ‘Fables Ancient and Modern’. One of 50 deluxe copies Libanus Press hardcover
189548280Portland Oregon:: The Lewis & Dryden Printing Company 1895. First edition. publisher's full gilt-stamped leather. Front joint cracked along about half its length still sound; corners rubbed; a few light scuffs to the binding. . Folio. Illustrated. The Lewis & Dryden Printing Company, hardcover
72 pages. A very informative and photo-filled programme for a Blazers game against the Chicago Cougars. Features: Schedule of games; Profiles, photos and stats of Blazer players Claude St. Sauveur, Murray Meyers and Johnny McKenzie; League Standings and Scoring Leaders for the 73-74 season; Nice one-page colour-photo ad for Capt. George's Family Restaurants features Paul Henderson of the Toronto Toros; Article on Blazer coach Joe Crozier; WHA info; Info on 50 goal scorers Bobby Hull, Mike Walton and Danny Lawson; Article on the Chicago Cougars, with photo of Pat Stapleton; WHA All Star Team from 73-74; Article on the Blazer with photo of Rosaire Paiement; Team Lineups; One-page photo ad for CCM Tacks skates; Nice one-page colour-photo ad for Kokanee beer in stubby bottle; WHA record holders; Milestones in WHA history - substantial article; Nice one-page colour-photo ad featuring Jim Dorey of the New England Whalers; Blazer game officials; Back page article on Chicago goalie Dave Dryden, brother of Ken; Many great ads, often with colour photos; and more. Umarked with moderate wear. A great vintage issue. Book
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1987G9221061736I4N10Intl Labour Organisation 1987. Paperback. Very Good. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Intl Labour Organisation paperback
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ria9781349505425_inpPaperback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; This book traces the literary friendship between Joseph Conrad and H. G. Wells from their early correspondence through to the differences that caused their estrangement including their respective responses to the First World War. It th paperback
ria9780333747155_inpHardcover. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Linda Dryden places Almayer's Folly An Outcast of the Islands 'Karain' and Lord Jim in the context of the nineteenth-century imperial romance. Using illustrations from and references to many well-known novels of Empire Dryden demon hardcover
