Max Mortiz by Busch (5 results)

paperback. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Wilhelm Busch (1832-1908), endowed with an equipotent facility with sketch-pad and rhyming dictionary, created some of the most arresting sketches and drollest verses the world has yet seen.In addition to the title piece, this book reprints Ker and Plunk (Plisch und Plum), The Egghead and the Two Cut-ups of Corinth (Diogenes and die b sen Buben von Korinth), The Raven-robbin' Rascals (Das Rabennest), Deceitful Henry (Der hinterlistige Heinrich), The Boy and the Popgun (Das Pusterrohr), Ice-Peter (Der Eispeter), The Boy and the Pipe (Krischan mit der Piepe), Firm Faith (Fester Glauben), The Two Ducks and the Frog (Die beiden Enten und der Frosch), and Cat and Mouse (Katze und Maus).By turns malevolent, jovial, sardonic, diabolical, and bloodthirsty, these verses tellingly castigate hypocrisy, stodginess, stupidity, egotism, drunkenness, and other human foibles. The English translations, printed opposite the original German, are ingenious and faithful, with spice and sense both intact.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

paperback. Condition: Good. NOT an ex-library book. Clean copy in good condition. Quick dispatch from UK seller.

Leineneinband - Hardcover. Condition: Guter Zustand. Kein Schutzumschlag. Sonderdruck aus Anlass des 50jährigen Bestehens der Werkstätten der Willy F. P. Fehling GmbH, Hannover / Nr. 0688 von 2000 numerierten Exemplaren; 52 Blätter mit farbigen Faksimiledrucken und Verlagsbeigaben; gutes und sauberes Exemplar im Schuber; 1,2 kg Versandgewicht.…