London : John Lane, The Bodley Head, 1903. New and augmented ed.. Hardcover. Poor copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands worn; panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Hinges. Text remains clear and without blemish. Physical description: viii, 327 pages plate 20 cm. Contents: The twilight of the gods.--The potion of Lao-Tsze.--Abdallah the Adite.--Ananda the miracle worker.--The city of philosophers.--The demon pope.-The cupbearer.--The wisdom of the Indians.--The dumb oracle.--Duke Virgil.--The claw.--Alexander the ratcatcher.--The rewards of industry.--Madam Lucifer.--The talismans.--The elixir of life.--The poet of Panopolis.--The purple head.--The firefly.--Pan's wand.--A page from the book of folly.--The bell of Saint Euschemon.--Bishop Addo and Bishop Gaddo.--The philosopher and the butterflies.--Truth and her companions.--The three palaces.--New readings in biography.--The poison maid.--Notes. Subjects: 1800-1899; Short stories, English 19th century; Mythology in literature.

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Bookseller: MW Books Ltd. (IE)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 405497
Title: The twilight of the gods, and other tales
Author: Garnett, Richard (1835-1906)
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used
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Edition: New and augmented ed.
Publisher: London : John Lane, The Bodley Head
Date Published: 1903

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