London: Leicester University Press, 1961. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition.. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. From the front flap: "This study seeks to investigate and explain Paul Valery's well-known denunciations of inspiration and his advocacy of controlled composition." Blue cloth w/publisher's device in gilt to front cover, gilt spine lettering, 187 pages (including index). Bumped corners/spine ends, off-setting to end papers, light tanning. Dust jacket now in protective mylar sleeve..

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Bookseller: Augustine Funnell Books (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 012439
Title: THE POETIC THEORY OF PAUL VALERY, Inspiration and Technique
Author: Ince, W.N
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Poor
Edition: First Edition.
Publisher: Leicester University Press
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1961
Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
Keywords: W.N. INCE, POETRY, INSPIRATION, POETIC TECHNIQUE, NOISBN
Bookseller catalogs: Plays & Poetry;

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