James Cosslett Smith (8 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: None. 1st Edition. First edition. Blue cloth with gilt title on both cover and spine. Clean text block in tight and secure binding. Eight short stories by 77 pages.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Thin octavo. Blue cloth gilt. A couple of small spots on the front board, near fine. Short stories.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an in-depth exploration of the legendary Passion Play staged every decade in Oberammergau, Bavaria. Originally conceived as a plea for divine intervention during a plague, the play has remained a central part of the village's culture. The author provides a vivid account of his journey to Oberammergau and the experience of witnessing the play firsthand. He describes the stunning scenery, the elaborate costumes, and the powerful performances, particularly praising the actor Johann Zwink's portrayal of Judas Iscariot. Beyond the spectacle, the book delves into the religious and cultural significance of the Passion Play, placing it within the broader context of Christian history and tradition. The author discusses the play's portrayal of the life and death of Jesus Christ, examining its theological themes and its impact on the audience. Ultimately, this book offers a unique perspective on a remarkable cultural event that combines religious devotion, artistic excellence, and historical context, providing insights into the enduring power of faith and the transformative nature of live theater. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 90. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1921 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 90.