Corvo
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Donald Weeks
Binding: Hardback
Published: Michael Joseph, 1971
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor water damage to title page.
Donald Weeks's "Corvo" is a compelling biography that chronicles the eccentric and often tragic life of Frederick Rolfe, also known as Baron Corvo. This meticulously researched work details Rolfe's struggles as an artist, writer, and ultimately, a recluse, offering an intimate look at his complex personality and his unique literary contributions. The narrative illuminates his controversial relationships and his enduring impact on early 20th-century literature, presenting a vivid portrait of a misunderstood genius. It is an essential read for those interested in literary biography and the fin-de-siècle period.
Author: Donald Weeks
Binding: Hardback
Published: Michael Joseph, 1971
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor water damage to title page.
Donald Weeks's "Corvo" is a compelling biography that chronicles the eccentric and often tragic life of Frederick Rolfe, also known as Baron Corvo. This meticulously researched work details Rolfe's struggles as an artist, writer, and ultimately, a recluse, offering an intimate look at his complex personality and his unique literary contributions. The narrative illuminates his controversial relationships and his enduring impact on early 20th-century literature, presenting a vivid portrait of a misunderstood genius. It is an essential read for those interested in literary biography and the fin-de-siècle period.