Edmund synge (8 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Blackstaff Press edition ; xiv, 220 pages, 10 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white), ; 21 cm.ISBN 9780856404122 0856404128 LCCN 88039893 Classification - LC PR5533 .A417 1988 Classification - Dewey 828.91203 OCLC 1602804752 ; yellow and black cloth ; no dustjacket ; beneath the Catholicism of the islanders it was possible to detect a substratum of the pagan beliefs of their ancestors. ; Edmund John Millington Synge (16 April 1871 - 24 March 1909) was an Irish playwright, poet, writer, collector of folklore, and a key figure in the Irish Literary Revival. His best known play The Playboy of the Western World was poorly received, due to its bleak ending, depiction of Irish peasants, and idealisation of parricide, leading to hostile audience reactions and riots in Dublin during its opening run at Abbey Theatre, Dublin, which he had co-founded with W. B. Yeats and Lady Gregory. His other major works include "In the Shadow of the Glen" (1903), "Riders to the Sea" (1904), "The Well of the Saints" (1905), and "The Tinker's Wedding" (1909). ; Reprint. Originally published: Dublin : Maunsel & Co., 1906 Photolithographic facsimile of the 1911 edition printed by Maunsel and Company Limited ; a few scuffs, front endpaper clipped, else FINE. Book.…

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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. vii, 132 pages 17 cm OCLC 982704 ; brown cloth with vellum spine ; gold lettering, top edge gilt ; no dustjacket ; gift of David Somervell to Digby Johns, along with the statement in Latin, "dat liber pupillo magister Hiberno Saxonnicus", or "The teacher gave [this] Anglo-Irish book to [his] pupil" ; bookplate of Digby Johns on front endpaper ; name of Viola Allebrauch referencing purchase at Horne's Book Shop in Philadelphia, PA during an Irish Fair in 1965, on front endpaper, as well as a notation by Edith Candace Allbanese, 1922-1923, referencing a Mt. Lebanon Public Library booksale in 1976, ; marked "Date (?) handicap Prize 1911" on front endpaper, indicating the book may have been a prize at a school racing competition ; untrimmed ; contemporary label from Blackwell's Bookstore in Oxford, on front endpaper ; David Churchill Somervell (16 July 1885 - 17 January 1965) was an English historian and teacher. He taught at three well-known English public schools - Repton, Tonbridge, and Benenden - and was the author of several volumes of history and the editor of well-regarded abridgements of other historians' works. He was educated at Harrow and Magdalen College, Oxford, taught at Repton from 1909 to 1919, with a break during the First World War, during which he served in the Ministry of Munitions. In addition to his own original writings, Somervell gained a reputation for his skill at abridging lengthy histories and other works into single volumes. ; J. M. Synge was an Irish playwright, poet, writer and collector of folklore. As a key figure of the Irish Literary Revival during the early 20th century, he is widely regarded by critics and scholars as the most prolific playwright in Irish literature of the Edwardian era, and by several of his peers, among them William Butler Yeats. The Playboy of the Western World (1907), was initially poorly received, due to its bleak ending, crude depiction of poor Irish peasants, and the idealisation of patricide, leading to hostile audience reactions and street riots in Dublin during its opening run at the Abbey Theatre ; VG. Book. …

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Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1910. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 276, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 276 276.…