ATHENS AFLAME

An Pilibin (John Hackett Pollock)

Published by Martin Lester Ltd, Dublin, 1923

About this Item

Pollock, John Hackett (An Pilibin?) (1887-1964), writer and doctor, was born in Dublin, son of Hugh Pollock, a protestant barrister who later became registrar of the land commission, and Mary Pollock (née Donnelly), a catholic. He was educated at the Catholic University School, Leeson St., and the Catholic University Medical School, Cecilia St., receiving the MB and B.Ch. of the NUI. Appointed assistant pathologist to the Richmond hospital. Pollock published prolifically as a poet, critic, playwright, and novelist, producing nineteen volumes, all with Irish publishing houses. All of his poetry and most of his prose (save for several novels and some criticism) appeared under the pen name An Pilibín (The Plover). He wrote poetry throughout his career and published six poetry collections: Hills of Dublin (1917), Athens aflame (1923), The secret altar (1924), Grass of Parnassus (1936), Wild honey (1942), and Autumn crocus (1947). He was a founding member (1928) of the Dublin Gate Theatre. This first edition copy of his second collection is numbered 57 out of 350 and has been bound in attractive hardcovers. The original 24 page, 4to. publication is in fine condition with two pages yet to be cut and untrimmed edges. The hardcovers have a little edge wear at spine ends and corners. A few dents along the bottom. Due to the colours used on the hardcover binding, the wear is not easily detected. Truly a lovely copy. Please examine all seller photos. Seller Inventory # 000976

Bibliographic Details

Title: ATHENS AFLAME

Publisher: Martin Lester Ltd, Dublin

Publication Date: 1923

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 1st Edition