Lawrence First Study by Potter Stephen (15 results)

Condition: New.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. First edition, first printing. Jonathan Cape & Harrison Smith 1930. Very good black cloth hardcover in a good heavily tape reinforced dust jacket. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. book gilt cover letters slightly darkened at top of "C" and most of last letter "E", offsetting rear endpaper. DJ very slight cornerwear, front cover and spine slightly darkened, top of front and rear endflaps darkened. A tight solid copy protected in mylar. ; 8vo, black cloth, gilt lettering cover and spine, frontis, DJ, 159pp. , appendix. Illustrated with two b&w photos (inc. Frontis) and one self-portrait drawing.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First publication, indeed intended to be published whist the author was still alive, but he died whilst the work was in proof. Stephen Potter saw no reason to change anything.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. First edition. Hardback. 159pp. Early criticism of Lawrence covering his work, philosophy and the autobiographical nature of his writings. The introduction suggests this is first work of criticism dedicated to the study Lawrence and his work, and points out that his death occurred whilst the book was at the proof stage. An important piece of modernist criticism. Black and white frontis. and two further plates. Cloth is rubbed, especially to the lower edge where board is exposed, and slightly spotted. Good+, sound copy.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Gilt cloth. Portrait frontispiece, two further portraits in text. First edition. Near fine in a somewhat dusty, price-excised dust jacket with only minimal signs of use. ROBERTS F5.

FINE IN A VERY GOOD+ D.J. BRITISH SHEETS WITH AMERICAN TITLE PAGE A CANCEL BLACK CLOTH COVERED BOARDS WITH GILT TITLES AND PUBLISHER'S LOGO TO THE SPINE AND FRONT COVER WITH TOP EDGE STAINED BLACK. BOOK IS FINE WITHOUT ANY MARKS TO THE BINDING OR THE TEXT. D.J. HAS SOME VERY MODEST LOSS AT THE CORNERS AND SPINE-ENDS WITH SOME LIGHT SOIL TO THE TAN D.J., AND IS NOT PRICE-CLIPPED. AN EXCELLENT CLEAN AND TIGHT COPY WITH NO REMAINDER MARK. FIRST EDITION.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'D. H. Lawrence: A First Study' is a seminal work of literary criticism that offers one of the earliest comprehensive examinations of the life and philosophy of the influential English writer D. H. Lawrence. Written by Stephen Potter and released in the immediate wake of Lawrence's death, this study delves into the recurring themes of vitality, nature, and the human psyche that define Lawrence's controversial and groundbreaking oeuvre. Potter provides a nuanced analysis of Lawrence's major novels, poetry, and essays, seeking to understand the man behind the prose. The book explores Lawrence's unique vision of the modern world and his rebellion against industrialization and Victorian morality. By examining the spiritual and psychological depth of Lawrence's characters, Potter illuminates how the author reshaped the landscape of 20th-century literature. This work serves as both an introduction for new readers and a critical touchstone for scholars of Modernism. It remains a vital piece of literary history, capturing the immediate intellectual response to one of the most polarizing and brilliant figures in English letters. Potter's insightful prose captures the raw energy and complex intellect that Lawrence brought to his writing, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the development of the modern novel.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'D. H. Lawrence: A First Study' is a seminal work of literary criticism that offers one of the earliest comprehensive examinations of the life and philosophy of the influential English writer D. H. Lawrence. Written by Stephen Potter and released in the immediate wake of Lawrence's death, this study delves into the recurring themes of vitality, nature, and the human psyche that define Lawrence's controversial and groundbreaking oeuvre. Potter provides a nuanced analysis of Lawrence's major novels, poetry, and essays, seeking to understand the man behind the prose. The book explores Lawrence's unique vision of the modern world and his rebellion against industrialization and Victorian morality. By examining the spiritual and psychological depth of Lawrence's characters, Potter illuminates how the author reshaped the landscape of 20th-century literature. This work serves as both an introduction for new readers and a critical touchstone for scholars of Modernism. It remains a vital piece of literary history, capturing the immediate intellectual response to one of the most polarizing and brilliant figures in English letters. Potter's insightful prose captures the raw energy and complex intellect that Lawrence brought to his writing, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the development of the modern novel.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Jonathan Cape, London 1930. 159 pages. Orig. black cloth, no dust wrappers. Frontispiece. With light foxing. Showing light signs of usage and light edgewear. In very good- condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No d/j, black boards gilt title, frontispiece, illustrated, newspaper cutting pasted to last page. Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 159pp. Reprinted 1982.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. -- Black cloth boards with gilt lettering on front and spine; blind-stamped grecian urn on back. Front endpapers shadowed. Interior pages just beginning to tan lightly; overall a very tight, clean, and attractive copy in Near Very Good condition. -- Dust jacket spine and flap folds darkened, also less so around other edges; back lower edge chipped; overall Good condition. -- 159 pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

(LAWRENCE, D.H.). POTTER, Stephen. D.H. Lawrence. A First Study. Orig. cloth, dust jacket (slightly torn and soiled). London: Jonathan Cape, [1930]. First edition. A very good copy of this early work on Lawrence.