Longaker Mark Edwin Bolles (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated (illustrator). New York: Appleton, 1953. 526 pp. Essays and bibliography on writers from 1890 to 1950. Includes poetry and fiction, 1890-1914; verse of two world wars; poetry and fiction 1918-1930; drama 1890-1950 and other prose, with bibliography and index. Ex-library with usual markings. Very good in cloth.

Condition: Good. 1953. No Edition Stated. 526 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Pencil marking and underlining to pages. Minimal tanning to endpapers and page edges. Previous owner's inscription to front endpaper. Some gutter cracking. Mild wear and bumping to spine, board edges and corners, with scuffing and marking to boards. Notable sunning to spine and board edges. Book has a forward lean.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the literary landscape of England from 1890 to 1914, a period marked by societal change and intellectual reevaluation. The author traces the evolution of poetry, fiction, drama, and prose, examining how major historical events, such as the Boer War and the rise of socialism, influenced the works of the era's prominent writers. The book delves into the emergence of the Aesthetic Movement and the Celtic Renaissance, shedding light on the aesthetic philosophies and cultural influences that shaped literary expression. By exploring the works of authors like Oscar Wilde, Joseph Conrad, and W.B. Yeats, the book provides insights into the complex interplay of art, society, and the human condition during a pivotal period in English literary history. Through a detailed analysis of themes, styles, and historical contexts, the author offers a comprehensive understanding of the literary landscape of the time and its enduring legacy. 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.