The Chessplayer & Other Essays
The Chessplayer & Other Essays

The Chessplayer & Other Essays

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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: Edward Thomas
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Whittington Press, 1981

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Number 214 of 350 copies

This compelling collection, The Chessplayer & Other Essays, presents a series of profound reflections on life, literature, and the natural world. The author's distinctive voice chronicles the subtle beauty of the English countryside and the intricate workings of the human spirit. One essay, The Chessplayer, illustrates the strategic complexities of human interaction and thought, while others offer poignant observations on everyday existence. The prose is both lyrical and incisive, inviting readers into a contemplative space where wit and wisdom intertwine. It is a timeless work that continues to resonate with those who appreciate thoughtful literary commentary and evocative descriptions of rural life.

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Description

Author: Edward Thomas
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Whittington Press, 1981

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Number 214 of 350 copies

This compelling collection, The Chessplayer & Other Essays, presents a series of profound reflections on life, literature, and the natural world. The author's distinctive voice chronicles the subtle beauty of the English countryside and the intricate workings of the human spirit. One essay, The Chessplayer, illustrates the strategic complexities of human interaction and thought, while others offer poignant observations on everyday existence. The prose is both lyrical and incisive, inviting readers into a contemplative space where wit and wisdom intertwine. It is a timeless work that continues to resonate with those who appreciate thoughtful literary commentary and evocative descriptions of rural life.