Lars Porsena (57 results)

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: Good. 1931. 6th Impression. 96 pages. White jacket over cloth. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and tanning. Unclipped jacket has moderate edge wear with tears, chips, and some areas of loss. Noticeable rubbing and marking. Moderate tanning to spine and edges.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First American. Very good, no jacket, red cloth with title labels on front and spine. Label on front has small scratch, spine is faded, endpapers lightly foxed.

Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Reprint. No dust jacket. Some scuffing/marking to boards. A tan to the page edges. Contents clear and firm throughout. A good condition book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First American Edition. First American Edition. 16mo. 77 pp. Rose cloth, paper labels front & spine. Sound, clean, no soil, no marks, end papers age-toned. Near Fine. Dust jacket split on back without loss, age-toning Very Good. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Second Edition (Revised) April 1927. Very light edge wear. Only slight signs of use. Very Good Hardback.

Hardcover. Early Reprint, no date [circa 1928]. Duodecimo. Original maroon paper over boards, paper title plate at front cover and spine. Very good, paper binding cracked at sides of spine, spine label darkened, wear to edges, pages agetoned.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. The jacket is a bit marked and worn. Internally clean and tightly bound. A few spots. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Printing. A Very Good copy in red cloth, spine and cover labels. Slight wear to spine ends, spine-label scratched at edge. 77pp. Text and endpapers clean. Q18897.

first edition [15pp of ads.at rear] VERY GOOD (burgundy paper boards w.title label to top board and spine,mod.rubbed and soiled,mod.wear to extrems.,prelims.and content edges sl.foxed).

First edition first issue, duodecimo, maroon boards, cream title labels with black lettering mounted to spine & front board, 94pp + 15pp book adverts, VG+ (light tanning to spine label & page edges).

Sixth Impression. Condition: good. good 1st edition 6th impression (1931) Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co Ltd 1927 edition hardcover In stock shipped from our UK warehouse.

Kegan Paul, Trench Trubner & Co. 1931. Hardback, NO DW. Sixth impression. Small 8vo. Boards a little worn and rubbed, slight splitting to rear hinge. Endpapers browned, o/w contents clean and sound.

Small 8vo, pp. [6], 68; original cloth in green printed dust jacket; spine a bit faded, else fine. First published in 1927. Higginson & Williams A21d.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Boards, printed labels. First edition. Sixteen page catalogue of publications from the "To-day and To-Morrow" series of distinguished English thinkers, scientists, philosophers, doctors, critics, artists, etc. included at the conclusion of the text. Extremities rubbed, splotch on upper trimmed edge, without dust jacket, otherwise very good (and edifying). HIGGINSON & WILLIAMS A21a.

Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co. London. 1929. Fifth impression, enlarged. Small 8vo hardback NO DW. Deep maroon boards, with paper label piece to front board and to spine. Worn along extremities, faded and very rubbed to spine. Endpapers browned, prelims foxed otherwise a clean and sound copy of a very amusing book.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Robert Graves, the acclaimed poet and scholar, delves into the fascinating and often provocative world of forbidden words in 'Lars Porsena; or, the future of swearing and improper language.' This seminal work offers a compelling exploration of swearing, improper language, and taboo words, examining their intricate role within society and culture. Graves applies a unique lens of sociolinguistics and cultural studies to analyze how language deemed 'improper' functions, evolves, and shapes social interactions. Far more than a mere catalogue, 'Lars Porsena' provides insightful social commentary on customs and traditions surrounding linguistic taboos. It dissects the historical, psychological, and sociological dimensions of cursing, offering a deep understanding of its enduring power and significance across various cultures and popular contexts. As a profound piece of social science literature, this meticulously prepared print edition reveals Graves's sharp intellect and his ability to illuminate complex human behaviors through the prism of language. It remains a vital contribution to the study of language arts and disciplines, making it essential reading for anyone interested in the enduring dynamics of social expression and the hidden meanings behind our most transgressive words.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 6th Edition. Brown hardcover. The ends of the spine are rubbed, and there is some light wear on the edges. Pages toned. Dust jacket condition: Some loss to spine ends and cover edges.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Robert Graves, the acclaimed poet and scholar, delves into the fascinating and often provocative world of forbidden words in "Lars Porsena; or, the future of swearing and improper language." This seminal work offers a compelling exploration of swearing, improper language, and taboo words, examining their intricate role within society and culture. Graves applies a unique lens of sociolinguistics and cultural studies to analyze how language deemed "improper" functions, evolves, and shapes social interactions. Far more than a mere catalogue, "Lars Porsena" provides insightful social commentary on customs and traditions surrounding linguistic taboos. It dissects the historical, psychological, and sociological dimensions of cursing, offering a deep understanding of its enduring power and significance across various cultures and popular contexts. As a profound piece of social science literature, this meticulously prepared print edition reveals Graves's sharp intellect and his ability to illuminate complex human behaviors through the prism of language. It remains a vital contribution to the study of language arts and disciplines, making it essential reading for anyone interested in the enduring dynamics of social expression and the hidden meanings behind our most transgressive words.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Hardcover with unclipped dust jacket in good condition. Jacket is marked and sunned. Edges are creased and nicked, including small tears. Front board is slightly bowed. Corners and spine ends are a little bumped and rubbed. Foxing on the page block head. Name penned to FEP. Binding is sound and pages are clear. LW. Used.

Condition: Very Good Minus. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 6th Impression. Dust jacket: Slight loss to ends of spine and corners. Short tear lower edge of front cover. A little light marking. Preserved in a removable jacket protector. Overall jacket condition is Very Good. Book: Expanded sixth impression. Brown paper covered boards with paper title label to front board and spine. Slightly rubbed to ends of spine and corners of boards. Heavy foxing to page edges and endpapers. Scattered foxing to text. Previous owner's bookplate to front pastedown endpaper (John Bowman-Manifold, Lieut.-Commander aboard HMS Exeter, killed in action during the Battle of the River Plate). An early printing, complete with the scarce jacket. Overall book condition is Very Good Minus. Size: 4.5 x 6.25 inches (11 x 16 cm). Hardback. Printed pages: 96, 20 (Ads).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Near Fine - 68 pages - unmarked brown boards and spine - discolouration on top page edges - dustwrapper unmarked but faded on spine.

Hardback. (To-day and To-morrow Series). 94pp 12mo Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co., London (1927). Covers sllightly marked, without dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Pages clean and bright, no markings, light wear to edges. Dust Jacket unclipped. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. 94, 15 [publisher's catalogue] pp. Dark purple hardback, paper-title label to front and spine. Spine label sunned and some rubbing to hinges and spine ends. Generally a bright and clean internally, odd spots or pencil markings occasionally. Bound in 8's. An essay on the decline of swearing and its implications to society, at a time in which there was still censorship and social restriction on language in England. 16mo.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.