John leith derwent (4 risultati)

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Editions. Hardbacks. 8vos. pp 312, 307, 322. The printed dedication is to fellow novelist Richard Garnett. Original publisher's dark brown cloth lettered gilt at the spines (with gilt blocking and decorations around the title) and on cover with blind stamp patterning at top and bottom of both covers. A novel set in the Paris Communes in the late 1870s featuring English characters caught up in events, partly set in London. Thriller elements but seemingly no fantasy elements (except dreams) unlike Derwent's later 3 volume novel 'A Daughter of the Pyramids' (1890) which was much praised by George Locke. Decent sound very good copies with very slight lean, some rubbing at extremities and slight unobtrusive splitting at rear lower spine hinge of third volume. Clean text, no inscriptions.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Circe's Lovers is a novel written by John Leith Derwent and originally published in 1884. The book is set in ancient Greece and follows the story of Circe, a powerful sorceress and daughter of the sun god Helios. Circe is known for her ability to turn men into animals and is feared by many. However, she falls in love with Odysseus, the hero of the Trojan War, and uses her magic to help him on his journey home. The novel explores Circe's relationships with various men, including Odysseus, as she struggles to balance her love for them with her desire for power and independence. It also delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions. Derwent's writing style is poetic and vivid, transporting the reader to ancient Greece and bringing the characters to life. Overall, Circe's Lovers is a captivating tale of love and magic set in a fascinating historical period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.…