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Last Poems
by A. E. Housman
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: The Richards Press Ltd., 1937. Cloth. Near Fine. 8" by 5". Not Stated. A later edition of this charming collection of the last poems of the beloved A. E. Housman. A later edition of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding. Alfred Edward Housman, the notable classical scholar and poet, compiled this collection of forty-two poems for his closest friend and unrequited love Moses Jackson, who was then dying. This anthology was first published in 1922, and greatly added to his reputation as a talented poet. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally in excellent edition, though the upper corner to the front board is a little bumped. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, except for light offsetting to the end papers. Near Fine
Synopsis
Housman's second and final publication, in which he continues his fatalistic theme begun in Shropshire Lad. Man's only response to such a cruel and dismal life is to bravely face it until death's release. While not as widely known and acclaimed as Shropshire Lad, Housman's command of the craft remains undeniable.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 869M15
- Title
- Last Poems
- Author
- A. E. Housman
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Richards Press Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1937
- Size
- 8" by 5"
- Keywords
- Poems Housman Poetry anthology Poetry Housman
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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