Masses and Man. A Fragment of the Social Revolution of the Twentieth Century. A play. Translated from the German of 'Masse Mensch' by Vera Mendel.

ERNST TOLLER.

Published by The Nonesuch Press, London, 1923

About this Item

The first English edition of Toller's play, originally written in 1919 (and apparently the first English translation of any of his writings). Crown 8vo. x, 58pp. Black and fawn batik boards with a paper spine label (and a spare tipped to the rear pastedown). With four tipped-in photogravures. Boards lightly faded at the backstrip and with just a touch of wear to one or two extremities. A little faint browning to the free endpapers. Many gatherings uncut. A super copy. A two-page introduction ('The Author to the Producer, October 1921') and Jürgen Fehlings' essay, 'Note on the Production of Masses and Man', bookend Toller's play, penned during his imprisonment at Niederschönenfeld following his involvement in the establishment of the short-lived Bavarian Soviet Republic. Seller Inventory # ARC93205

Bibliographic Details

Title: Masses and Man. A Fragment of the Social ...

Publisher: The Nonesuch Press, London

Publication Date: 1923

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition