Introduction Mrs Andrew Lang (6 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. ### The Approach to Shakespeare: Introduction by Mrs Andrew Lang 1926 ### ## THIS BOOK: Classified as FINE is the 1926 Edition. This book was published in May 1925, the second in September 1925, the third in October 1925 and the fourth in May 1926. The cover is red linen with a gilt letter N in an oval frame, which is the logo of Thomas Nelson and Sons. This book and many others are from private collectors. There is a minor bumping, the spine is still tight, and good paper quality is used for the book as there is no tanning to the cover. On the free endpaper, there is a stamp marked Specimen. SEE IMAGES. ## READ ON for more information and details.## ## Mrs. Andrew Lang's 1926 introduction to Shakespeare is a testament to Bard's enduring relevance and universal appeal. It invites us to approach Shakespeare's plays and sonnets not as relics of a bygone era but as living works of art that speak to us today. Her introduction remains a valuable guide for anyone seeking to understand and appreciate the genius of William Shakespeare. ## ## The Approach to Shakespeare: In the year 1926, Mrs Andrew Lang, a renowned literary critic of her time, penned an introduction to the works of William Shakespeare that would forever change the way we approach the Bard's plays and sonnets. Her insights, drawn from a deep understanding of literature and a keen sense of observation, provided a fresh perspective on Shakespeare's works.## ## The Timeless Appeal of Shakespeare. Mrs. Lang began her introduction by acknowledging the timeless appeal of Shakespeare's works. She noted that despite the passage of centuries, the themes explored by Shakespeare remain relevant. His plays and sonnets touch upon universal human experiences - love, ambition, jealousy, betrayal, and redemption - that resonate with readers and audiences across different cultures and eras. One of the key points in Mrs. Lang's introduction was her exploration of Shakespeare's language. She marvelled at the richness and depth of his vocabulary, the beauty of his metaphors, and the rhythm of his iambic pentameter. She emphasised that to appreciate Shakespeare truly, one must understand the meaning of his words and the music in his lines.## #### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. Please get in touch with me for a shipping quotation. ####. No Author signature.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Hardcover. Red cloth over boards with elaborate gilt stamping on front cover and spine. No printed publication date that I can see. 281 pages. Stamping on spine is faded. Cloth over spine is split and frayed, lifting about one inch from head of spine; fraying at foot of spine as well. Boards slightly exposed at corners. Some dark staining along bottom edge of front cover. Stamping on front cover remains bright and lovely. Previous owner's inscription on front free endpaper. Binding is a bit fragile; front gutter is cracked through, but otherwise remains secure. Color frontispiece of the marriage of Arthur and Guinevere. Contains 15 other color plates, with other illustrations throughout. A fair copy overall, well illustrated.

Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Gilt stamped decorative green cloth with sixteen coloured illustrations from drawings by Norman Little. Slightly worn covers. Size: Quarto. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Fiction; Britain/UK; 1900-1920; Inventory No: 44163. For further information on this title, click on the "Ask Bookseller a Question" button directly underneath this listing. We will try to reply within two working days. Buyers from OUTSIDE of the UK are strongly recommended to make contact, to ask for an accurate shipping cost, BEFORE buying.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Black and White illustrations decorating chapter tales, "by a native artist". Very Good (-), without dust jacket (lightly shaken).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. 1st edition. illustrated green cloth cover shows minor wear, rubbing to the corners. pages tanned and slightly foxed.

Condition: Good. 2nd edition, 1925. No dustjacket. Marks/scuffs/scratches to cover & white paint mark on back. Foxing to textblock edges/endpapers. Tanning to pages & creasing to bottom corner. Text good.