Cyclopaedia Of English Literature; A Historical, Critical And Biographical, Of British Authors, From The Earliest To The Present Times. (Two-Volume Set)
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: Robert Chambers
Binding: Hardback
Published: WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, 1844
Condition:
Book: Poor
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Rare first edition in two volumes, with Volume I showing cracked hinges and detached boards though all pages remain intact, while Volume II sits in fair condition with hinges reinforced by tape, otherwise holding together as a decent set.
This monumental reference work, Cyclopaedia Of Literature, presents an exhaustive compendium of literary knowledge. It chronicles the vast landscape of written works, detailing significant authors, movements, and genres across various historical periods and cultures. The volume uncovers critical insights into literary theory and provides biographical sketches alongside analyses of seminal texts. An indispensable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike, it illustrates the intricate connections within the global literary tradition, offering a profound understanding of its evolution and impact.
Author: Robert Chambers
Binding: Hardback
Published: WILLIAM AND ROBERT CHAMBERS, 1844
Condition:
Book: Poor
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Rare first edition in two volumes, with Volume I showing cracked hinges and detached boards though all pages remain intact, while Volume II sits in fair condition with hinges reinforced by tape, otherwise holding together as a decent set.
This monumental reference work, Cyclopaedia Of Literature, presents an exhaustive compendium of literary knowledge. It chronicles the vast landscape of written works, detailing significant authors, movements, and genres across various historical periods and cultures. The volume uncovers critical insights into literary theory and provides biographical sketches alongside analyses of seminal texts. An indispensable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike, it illustrates the intricate connections within the global literary tradition, offering a profound understanding of its evolution and impact.