Pygmalion and the Image

Morris, William

Published by R H Russell, New York, 1903

About this Item

Library stamps/marks/labels/pocket, blotted library spine marks, cover soil, light tone, light edgewear, otherwise light wear. Solid sewn hardcover.; Reprint of "Pygmalion and the Image" from The Earthly Paradise, including the four paintings by Edward Burne-Jones, and a portrait frontispiece of Morris by G F Watts. Gold cover decor and lettering, top edge gilt. "Prior to the appearance of "Pygmalion and the Image" each narrator of the legend had dwelt mainly on the physical side, sensuous or sensual according to his temperament, of the tale. In MOrris's version the dominant note is the passionate delight - enthusiasm verging on madness - of the artist and craftsman in his own handiwork, reflecting to a marked degree, Morris's own temperament, one of the leading characteristics of which was his habit of hurling himself headlong into each new project as it claimed his attention from time to time." - Introduction by Fitzroy Carrington. First Edition thus of this standalone edition of William Morris's poem on the Pygmalion theme. ; xiii, [2], 34, [1], [5] pl pages. Seller Inventory # 15239

Bibliographic Details

Title: Pygmalion and the Image

Publisher: R H Russell, New York

Publication Date: 1903

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Illustrated by Edward Burne-Jones

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket

Edition: First Edition Thus.