Archy & Mehitabe
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: Don Marquis
Binding: Hardback
Published: Faber & Faber., 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Don Marquis's "Archy & Mehitabel" is a classic collection of humorous verse and prose, presented from the unique perspective of Archy, a cockroach who was once a free verse poet. Through Archy's nightly writings on a typewriter, the book chronicles his observations on life, art, and the human condition, often featuring his cynical and endearing companion, Mehitabel, a perpetually reincarnated alley cat who claims to have been Cleopatra. This satirical work offers witty social commentary and timeless reflections on existence, all delivered with a distinctive, unpunctuated style that captures the essence of Archy's laborious typing. It is a delightful read for those who appreciate clever wordplay and philosophical musings wrapped in comedic narratives.
Author: Don Marquis
Binding: Hardback
Published: Faber & Faber., 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Don Marquis's "Archy & Mehitabel" is a classic collection of humorous verse and prose, presented from the unique perspective of Archy, a cockroach who was once a free verse poet. Through Archy's nightly writings on a typewriter, the book chronicles his observations on life, art, and the human condition, often featuring his cynical and endearing companion, Mehitabel, a perpetually reincarnated alley cat who claims to have been Cleopatra. This satirical work offers witty social commentary and timeless reflections on existence, all delivered with a distinctive, unpunctuated style that captures the essence of Archy's laborious typing. It is a delightful read for those who appreciate clever wordplay and philosophical musings wrapped in comedic narratives.