The Cloister and the Hearth

Charles Reade

Published by Chatto and Windus, London, 1922

About this Item

An attractive copy of Charles Reade's historical novel, bound in the publisher's decorative cloth and embellished with colour plates throughout. In the publisher's attractive cloth binding with decorative gilt.This historical novel, set in the 15th century, follows the travels of a young scribe named Gerard Eliassoen through several European countries. The story's themes involve the struggle between man's obligations to family and the Church.Charles Reade began the novel as a serial in Once a Week magazine in 1859 under the title 'A Good Fight'.Several notable names have praised this novel's qualities, such as Rudyard Kipling and Oscar Wilde.With illustrations by British painter and teacher, Byam Shaw, including a colour frontispiece, nineteen colour plates and ten monochrome plates.Collated, complete. In the original decorative cloth binding. Externally, very smart with light rubbing to the extremities and slight fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Contemporary ink inscription to the half title page. Very Good Indeed. Seller Inventory # 914Y35

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Cloister and the Hearth

Publisher: Chatto and Windus, London

Publication Date: 1922

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: Byam Shaw

Condition: Very Good Indeed

Book Type: book