constance sitwell (34 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. pp. 198 Maps.

Reprint. This is a charming book that carries the rare delicateness of softly touching the strings of the heart On the surface its young womans journey to India her experiences and her onward journey to Ceylon before she returns home to England But flowers and elephants is nothing of what it seems and yet so much more As renowned author EM Forster writes in his poetic foreword this book is about the colours of a sea voyage it paints the vivid touches of oriental life it offers clever snatches of talk More so its about realitys contesting perfections and imperfections Life is at one moment so exquisite and near at the next so worthless and remote Despondency and contentment are both so transient Happiness is more probable in solitude An outward journey beautifully told this book is just that much about an inner journey that we all have at some point taken or will take in a quest to find answers to questions we often ask ourselves 196 pp.

Couverture souple. Zustand: Assez bon. Littérature étrangère. Fleurs et éléphants (Flowers and Elephants). Cinquième édition. NRF. 12x19,5 cm. 219 p. Broché. Etat correct. Couverture défraîchie insolée un peu tachée. Petites déchirures marginales. Petits plis. Papier bruni. Quelques rousseurs. Quelques rousseurs en tranche. in-12°.

Zustand: Good. Envoi rapide Bon Etat. in12. 1933. broché. 217 pages. Traduit de l'anglais par Servicen Louise. Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. with a foreword by E.M. Forster. Good bumping of corners/ends, rubbing/light soiling of panels/spine, torn top spine end, foxing, name/date in pen on end pg.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: Fair. 1942. First Edition. 132 pages. Illustrated dust jacket over green cloth boards with lettering. Clean pages with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpapers and pastedowns. Pencil markings to front free endpaper. Moderate green water staining to pastedowns. Binding remains firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Lettering is darkened. Moderate sunning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Heavy water stains to boards. Visible wear marks to boards. Clipped jacket. Panels and spine have light edgewear with tears and creases. Price sticker to flap. Moderate tanning and wear marks to flaps, panels and spine. Jacket is in removable plastic cover.

73pp. 8vo. Original boards in dustwrapper. Rear dustwrapper slightly torn. A very good copy. First edition.

Zustand: Fair. First edition copy. . No Dust Jacket Book Good. No dust jacket. Spine ends frayed. Corners bent. Bookplate inside. Short gifter's inscription on bookplate. (India).

Traduit par Louise Servicen. Broché. 219 pages. Rousseurs à la couverture.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 8vo, 55pp, orig blue and yellow flecked cloth, title in gilt to spine, spine little sunned but gilt good, binding vg clean and tight, owners bookplate to front end paper, contents vg clean and tight, a vg copy, this is number 226 of 400 copies. Book.

217 páginas, 2 hojas. Cubiertas originales. Sello de la biblioteca de "Daniel Devoto". 18,5x12 cm.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 223pp plusa at the end a list of the volumes issued in the Travellers' Library series. Bound in blue cloth and faded gilt to the spine. A compilation and First Edition thus. Bookplate to front paste-down A little rubbed but 95 years old.

Zustand: New.

Hard Cover. Zustand: VG. No Jacket. First Edition. 8vo. original yellow cloth gilt (inscrip. to FFE, a little rubbed & marked, some spotting to cloth, small pressed flower, lacks dustwrapper); pp. 128 (last blank). A very good copy.

Voyage en Inde et approche de son mystère - traduit par Louise SERVICEN 220 pages, broché, 19 cm. Très bon état.

Gebunden. Zustand: New.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Flowers and Elephants' is a luminous and evocative travel memoir that captures the sensory richness of India during the early twentieth century. Written by Constance Sitwell, the work offers a poetic exploration of the landscapes, people, and daily life encountered during her journeys through the subcontinent. Sitwell's narrative is marked by a deep sensitivity to the natural beauty of the region-the 'flowers'-and the majestic presence of its iconic wildlife-the 'elephants'-intertwined with reflections on the cultural tapestry of the era.The work stands as a significant piece of early twentieth-century travel literature, distinguished by its delicate prose and keen observational style. Rather than a mere itinerary, Sitwell provides a series of vivid impressions that bring the heat, colors, and sounds of India to life for the reader. 'Flowers and Elephants' provides insight into the British experience in India while maintaining a primary focus on the timeless aesthetic and spiritual qualities of the land. It remains a compelling read for those interested in historical travelogues, the history of South Asia, and the art of descriptive memoir writing.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Flowers and Elephants Including Lotus and Pyramid' is an evocative collection of travel sketches and lyrical reflections by Constance Talbot Sitwell. This volume captures the author's profound impressions as she journeys through the vibrant landscapes of India and the ancient wonders of Egypt. In the first section, Sitwell explores the sensory richness of the Indian subcontinent, focusing on the spiritual atmosphere, the majesty of the wildlife, and the lush flora that defines the region. Her writing is characterized by a poetic, impressionistic style that favors emotional depth and visual detail over a standard chronological itinerary.The second part of the work, 'Lotus and Pyramid', transitions to the desert sands and monumental history of Egypt. Here, Sitwell contemplates the timeless nature of the Nile and the enduring legacy of the Pharaohs, blending her personal observations with a deep appreciation for the philosophical layers of the East. As a notable example of early 20th-century travel literature, this work offers readers a sophisticated and artistic perspective on global exploration. It remains a significant text for those interested in the history of travel writing and the delicate intersection of memoir and cultural observation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Fascinating volume of autobiography concentrating on Sitwell's relationship with General Lockhart, chronicled via one year of her letters to him from the 1920s. Very scarce. Privately printed by WPS, London W1, c.1945, and inscribed "Harry, from Conty. Nov: 1953". All in VG order internally. Orange cloth is marked (ring marks to front) and faded in places. Paper label to spine worn. Inscribed by Author(s).

Couverture souple. Zustand: bon. R150228971: 1933. In-12. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. légèrement passée, Dos fané, Papier jauni. 217 pages - ACHEVE D'IMPRIMER LE 20 JUIN 1933 - tampons sur les pages de garde - coiffe en tête légèrement abîmée. . . . Classification Dewey : 840.091-XX ème siècle.

Couverture souple. Zustand: bon. R150095747: 1933. In-12. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. légèrement passée, Dos frotté, Intérieur acceptable. 217 pages. 1ère de couverture illustrée en noir et blanc. . . . Classification Dewey : 820-Littératures anglaise et anglo-saxonne.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. hardback, 8vo, 144pp, signed by the author on endpaper, inscribed to Miss Yeatman, slight browning, text clean and sound, orange cloth, spine slightly faded, Good condition / no dustwrapper. Signed by Author(s).

Couverture souple. Zustand: bon. R320117090: 1933. In-12. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. légèrement passée, Dos abîmé, Intérieur acceptable. 217 pages - manque sur le dos - coiffes absentes. . . . Classification Dewey : 820-Littératures anglaise et anglo-saxonne.

Zustand: 2. PHOTOS SUR DEMANDE.