Astudiaethau
Jones, T. [Thomas] Gwynne
Sold by Literary Cat Books, Machynlleth, Powys, WALES, United Kingdom
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AbeBooks Seller since November 8, 2005
Used - Hardcover
Condition: Used - Very good
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Add to basketSold by Literary Cat Books, Machynlleth, Powys, WALES, United Kingdom
Association Member:
AbeBooks Seller since November 8, 2005
Condition: Used - Very good
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSmall scrape to head of spine. Slipcase gently stained & foxed. Scuff (1cm) on spine, open tears (1cm) on bottom corners. '83' written in ink on bottom fore-edge [Signifying print number of 105 copies] ; Slip case in original paper binding. Original vellum paper binding with gilt lettering on spine. Gilt top fore-edge & deckled fore edge & bottom fore-edge. Original dust-jacket edges of unadorned brown paper with patent number stamped on bottom left. Signed by author on back page. Limited print run 83/105. Published by prominent Welsh publishers 'Hughes a'i Fab' [Founded in 1824]. Astudiaethau is a collection of essays by T. Gwynn Jones, drawn from earlier publications in Welsh literary periodicals. The volume brings together critical reflections on major European writers such as Dante, Cervantes, Uhland, & Tennyson, alongside pieces on culture, modernity, & the relationship between Wales & its neighbours. Jones writes in a scholarly yet accessible style, combining deep learning with a distinctly Welsh perspective. The essays explore themes of translation, cultural exchange, & the enduring value of literature, offering both critical insight & a vision of how Welsh writing might engage with broader European traditions. Published in 1936, Astudiaethau stands as a significant contribution to Welsh literary criticism, showcasing Jones not only as a poet but as a cultural commentator & bridge between Wales and the wider world. ; 24cm x 15.8cm x 2.4cm; 178 pages Original vellum paper binding with gilt lettering.
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