A faithful facsimile of a celebrated early edition.
This volume reproduces the Editio Princeps of Keble’s The Christian Year (1827) and pairs it with the author’s later-emended notes, preserving the look, feel, and rhythm of the original yet readable for today’s readers.
Along with the primary poems, the edition includes a detailed record of emendations and alterations, offering a window into the text’s evolution and editorial history. It presents the work in its historical context, making it a solid choice for readers who value textual history and liturgical verse alike.
- Exact facsimile of the 1827 Editio Princeps presentation
- Comprehensive list of alterations made in later editions
- Editorial notes and prefatory material that illuminate the work’s scope
- Contents featuring Sundays, Holy Days, and thematic verse across the liturgical year
Ideal for students, collectors, and readers of Anglican verse and religious poetry who seek a window into early 19th‑century religious publishing.