The Complete Prose Works ( 11 volume set )

Edited by R. H. Super. 'Modern criticism begins with Matthew Arnold'. This set is the 'complete and definitive critical edition. It includes critical, explanatory, and textual notes and an index especially prepared to help the reader follow Arnold's concepts through all his prose works.' First published between 1960 to 1977. Complete set in 11 volumes, each book with its original dust jacket. The last eight titles are all first editions. 1. On the classical tradition. 3rd edn 1971, 2. Democratic education. 2nd edn 1963, 3. Lectures and essays in criticism. 2nd edn 1973, 4. Schools and universities on the continent. 1964, 5. Culture and anarchy with friendship's garland and some literary essays. 1965, 6. Dissent and dogma. 1968, 7. God and the Bible. 1970, 8. Essays religious and mixed. 1972, 9. English literature and Irish politics. 1973, 10. Philistinism in England and America. 1974, 11. The Last Word. 1977. A good, sound set which was assembled by the previous owner from various sources, as and when he could find them. Hence condition varies from book to book. Dust jackets vary in condition but all are presentable and complete, one is laminated, some a little edge worn, some spines sunned. A little wear to extremities and the spines lightly faded. Some marginalia/annotation here and there in the text blocks, some volumes with ownership or library inscriptions. About 3500 pages over 11 volumes, index. Size of each vol. approx. 8" by 5". Heavy set but no additional postage charges for UK customers. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Literature & Literary; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 29500.…