Structure Complex Words by William Empson (46 results)

paperback. Condition: Fair.

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paperback. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condition: good. Light sun-fading on the cover. A former university library book with all the expected stamps, stickers and markings. Some shelf, storage or usage wear present. The binding is tight and all pages are present. The pages appear unmarked. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected by Shay. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller.…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. 449 pages. Publisher's cloth-covered binding still bright, upper fore-corners bumped, lower sharp; age-spotting to top- and fore-edges of textblock; contents unmarked and attractive. The dust jacket, though complete, is badly foxed. Book and jacket carry a mild mustiness. 640 grams.…

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:0701210060. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Very good, clean, tight condition. Text free of marks. No dust jacket. Minor edge wear. Professional book dealer since 1999. All orders are processed promptly and carefully packaged.

Condition: good. This book is in Good condition. There may be some notes and highligting but otherwise the book is in overall good condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. this landmark study evolved over nearly two decades, and together with 'seven types of ambiguity',and 'some versions of pastoral' revolutionized critical studies.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. A little reading wear. Owner name on fly leaf. About 6 pages have some HIGHLIGHTING and MARKINGS. Otherwise a square, tight book. Index. xvi, 450 pp.

Cloth Over Boards. Condition: Good. No Jacket. discolored due to age; signed by previous owner Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good.

Condition: Good. Reading content is in clean and readable condition. Creases to the spine and some tanning to the edge of the pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. Third Edition. No marking.

First US edition. 449 pp w/index. Corners tapped, light sunning to spine. In all, very good plus in full cloth.

Soft cover. Condition: VG+. Lacking Dustjacket. 1st Edition. The first edition of one of the classics of literary criticism. William Empson was among the two or three most important and influential literary critics and theorists of the twentieth century. He has long been celebrated as one of the most fertile (as well as one of the funniest) explorers of how meaning works in language, especially in poetry. The Structure of Complex Words (1951) was much his longest book and was intended as a major theoretical statement of his contribution to the subject. Since its publication, it has been constantly referred to, but usually from a respectful distance, since it can seem a forbidding and difficult work. 451pp. 23cm tall. iInterior of the book is bright and clean. Unmarked except for a neat signature in ink to the bottom margin of the ffep.Tight, square binding, sound hinges. The cloth shows no wear but is slightly dusty from lacking a dustjacket. Size: 23cm Tall. Book.…

[x]+451pp. 8vo. Original boards in dustwrapper (insect holes on wrapper spine), a very good copy. Fourth impression. Bears the name of notable Australian literary academic John Barnes on the flyleaf.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 3rd. Clean sturdy and unmarked with mild shelf wear to DJ EP.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Hardcover, 9 x 6 inches. Near Fine condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Pages clean and bright, no markings. Dust jacket price clipped with tears and rubbings. NEW EU 3 EURO CHARGE FOR IMPORTS IS INCLUDED IN OUR SHIPPING PRICE. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK, 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: Very Good. 8vo, first edition, pp,449, gilt titled green cloth which is very lightly toned, trifle foxing to fore-edge.

The Hogarth Press. 1985. Paperback reprint. Spine and rear cover rubbed and slightly shelfworn with residual white price sticker to rear cover. Page edges a little browned. Book o/w internally clean and sound. A lovely item.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition.

Couverture rigide. Condition: Assez bon. The structure of complex words, sans date, circa 1950, William Empson, en anglais bon état d'usage Relié pleine toile. 22,5 CM 449 pages.

paperback. Condition: As New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition hardback with dustjacket. Slight general wear to DJ. Internally clean, no damage. Very good condition.

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paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Acceptable .Ships From Multiple Locations. book.