introduction by robert graves (37 Ergebnisse)

Soft cover. Zustand: New. Classic Rendition Edition. New 2010 Copyright In Soft Cover Format, Sir Thomas Malory, Le Morte d'Arthur: King Arthur And The Legends Of The Round Table, The Classic Rendition By Keith Baines With Preface, Introduction, Cast Of Characters, Appendix: Synopsis Of Principal Characters, Afterword, Selected Bibliography, 576 Pages, Pictorial Red, Black Cover With Red Binding, Dimensions 4.00"W X 1.00"D X 7.00"H; CD, Access Code, Software Not Issued; ISBN 10: 0451531493 ISBN 13: 9780451531490 (2010 Copyright).

Paperback with flaps, small format, spine discolored, small annotation on the flyleaf, minor traces of use, else in good condition. Text in English. Please see description or ask for photos.

Mass Market Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. signet classics edition. 576 pages. 7.00x4.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Mass Market Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. signet classics edition. 576 pages. 7.00x4.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. reissue edition. 349 pages. 8.00x5.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good-. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket. Reprint. Library stamps/marks/labels, sunning, otherwise light wear. Solid hardcover.; Reprints of three English works, the first two are "representative of the allegorical satires which anonymous early eighteenth-century Whig propagandiss directed against the Tories. . [the third work] reflects the eighteenth-century English interest in exotic travel and adventure. . The reader learns first of a shipwreck, the ensuing confusion and suffering, then of the sighting of natives, the good and bad qualities of these people from the English vantage point, and finally the delivery of the sufferers that renders feasible the publication of the tale." - Introduction. The Impartial secret history . is a reprint of the 4th ed.; the 3 previous editions, also of 1710, were published under title: The Secret history of Arlus and Odolphus, and have been variously ascribed to the 1st Earl of Oxford [Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer] and to D. Defoe. The History of the proceedings . is a reprint of the 1712 ed. The adventures of five Englishmen . is a reprint of the 1714 ed.; Foundations of the Novel : Representative Early Eighteenth-Century Fiction; Ex-Library; 39, 78, 152 pages.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 416 pages. 7.87x5.04x1.10 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. new ed edition. 448 pages. 7.64x1.10x4.96 inches. In Stock.

Mass Market Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. signet classics edition. 576 pages. 7.00x4.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 336 pages. 8.00x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Slipcase. First Edition Thus. 700 Pp. In Two Hardcover Volumes In Slipcase. First Printing, 1999, Opf The Two Volume Edition, Cloth, Gilt, Over Illustrated Boards. Text Of This 1998 Edition Being Taken From The 1960 Edition Revised By Graves, Except For The Deletion Of Graves's Source Notes.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. "The Age of Fable" by Thomas Bulfinch is a classical work that combines mythological stories and fables, written in the mid-19th century. This book serves as an accessible introduction to ancient mythology, notably the tales of Greek and Roman deities, and aims to familiarize readers with the narratives that are often alluded to in Western literature. The beginning of "The Age of Fable" sets the stage for a rich exploration of mythology, emphasizing its importance for understanding literature and culture. Bulfinch introduces the book with a preface that articulates the necessity of mythological knowledge to appreciate classical literature fully, arguing that familiarity with myths enhances one's enjoyment and comprehension of poetry and prose. He describes the creation of mankind by Prometheus and the following tales of gods and heroes, including the lamentable tale of Pandora, whose curiosity unleashed evils upon humanity while retaining hope. This opening segment highlights Bulfinch's goal of conveying these ancient stories in an engaging manner, making them relevant and entertaining for a contemporary audience while providing valuable cultural insight.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 359 pages. 8.25x5.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. First American edition. With an Introduction by Noel Riley Fitch. Small quarto. Illustrated. A few small bumps on the binding edges and page edges, else near fine in a near fine dust jacket with a faintly toned spine and a bit of rubbing. Prints three poems by Samuel Beckett, along with contributions by James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway, Robert Graves, Paul Bowles, Kay Boyle, Franz Kaafka, Gertrude Stein, William Carlos Williams, and others.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. First North American edition ; 208 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 32 cm ; ISBN 9780821221280, 0821221280 ; OCLC 31677506 ;LCCN 94075736 ; LOC No DA951 .S36 1994 ; "A Bulfinch Press book." ; Dewey 941.081 ; green cloth in photographic dustjacket ; tiny watermark on bottom corner textblock ; Carey Schofield OBE is the British principal of Langlands School and College in Pakistan, noted for its academic excellence. She had a previous career as a journalist and writer, particularly on military affairs. ; Contents: Early photography in Ireland -- The Administration -- The Land -- At the Big House -- In the towns -- Revival & revolution -- Notes on the photographic processes ; VG/VG. Book.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Includes dust jacket. A clean, tight copy in a very good dust jacket. Clothbound in blue. Light wear to the edges. Minor wear and tanning. Black and white photographic frontispiece of the author. Second impression (1946), first published in 1945. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.

HardBack. Zustand: Very Good. 5th Folio Edition Thus, 1997. Royal 8vo. 295pp. Coloured map endpapers, many illustrations, mostly from photographs including frontispiece, manuscript facsimiles, tables. A few tiny light marginal words to just pp 25, else Appears As New, unopened and unread, in fine condition, clean tight sound square, firmly held in joints and hinges, clean crisp corners and edges. Bound in very good bright gilt lettered green pictorial cloth featuring wrapped black shadow illustration of soldiers. Housed and protected in such good condition by original green slipcase in good condition, great shelf presence.

HardBack. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Folio Edition Thus, 1981. Royal 8vo. 295pp. Coloured map endpapers, many illustrations from photographs including frontispiece, manuscript facsimiles, tables. Appears As New, unopened and unread, in fine condition, clean tight sound square, firmly held in joints and hinges, clean crisp corners and edges. Bound in very good bright gilt lettered grey pictorial cloth featuring wrapped black shadow illustration of soldiers, top edge publisher's yellow stain in good order. Housed and protected in such good condition by original marbled grey slipcase with closed split to unseen shelf edge, great shelf presence.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First American Edition. 500 Pp, Including Large Index At Rear. Beige Cloth, Gilt. Illustrated Endpapers. First American Printing. Fine, No Marks Or Damage. Dust Jacket Priced $15.00, Wear, Tears And A Few Small Losses At Edges.

Zustand: Very Good. . Good dust jacket. Dust jacket price clipped. In protective mylar cover. From the collection of Charles Edward Roberts, owner and founder of Wonder Book & Video. With his signature on his personalized bookplate on front paste down. (robert graves, modern poetry, 20th century, scottish poetry).

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Hbk, x, 500 pages : illustrations, plates, maps ; 30 cm. A clean unmarked copy in very good condiiton, dust wrapper also in very good condition. This is a heavy item that will incur extra charges for overseas shipping. [Mythology] s100 / m14605.

Wrappers. First Edition of this translation. Light foxing to wrappers, otherwise a very nice copy.

HardBack. Zustand: Good. Folio Society Edition, 7th Printing 2000. Volumes I and II, Complete Set in Slipcase. Frontispiece and many full-page plates by Graham Baker, coloured map endpapers front and rear. Excellent as new appears unopened and unread, very good clean tight sound square, no bookplate, inscriptions or marks of any kind, clean crisp corners and snow-white edges, silk ribbon bookmarks. Beautifully bound in bright gilt lettered and meander illustrated brown cloth, featuring tri-coloured illustration both upper and lower, also by Graham Baker to match those within. Housed and protected in such great condition by original bright gilt lettered and decorated orange slipcase, featuring matching gilt meander frame, slight surface rub, else very good. A most attractive set in original slipcase as issued.

Softcover/Paperback. Zustand: New. Nieuwstaat. Ongelezen. Paperback.

Zustand: Good. NO DUST JACKET. Bumps/wear at edges/corners of hard board. Marks, scratches and fading to hard board. Tanning/foxing to parts of text blocks. Loosening at spine. Text very good/clean.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. reprint edition. 368 pages. 7.75x5.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Slipcase. First Edition Thus. 700 Pp. Hardcover In Slipcase. First Printing, 1996. Quarter Leather Over Illustrated Boards, Map Endpapers. Gilt. Fine In Very Near Fine Slipcase. The Text Of This 1998 Edition Being Taken From The 1960 Edition Revised By Graves Except For The Deletion Of Graves's Source Notes; The Illustrations And Introduction Are New To This Edition.