Published by Methuen & Co Ltd, London, 1904
Seller: Caffrey Books, Oundle, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. Alfred Denis Godley (1856-1925) was an English classical scholar and author of humorous poems. From 1910 to 1920 he was Public Orator at the University of Oxford, a post that involved composing citations in Latin for the recipients of honorary degrees. He is mainly remembered today for his humorous verse, including macaronic pieces such as The Motor Bus, which playfully mixes Latin declensions with English. (Wikipedia). Three titles bound in a single volume. Half bound in vellum over blue cloth, gilt titles on black label and gilt floral decoration Arts and Crafts style. Decorated paper endpapers. Nice copy.