THE HOLY INNOCENTS AND OTHER POEMS
Charles Peguy
From Orlando Booksellers, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 11 January 2000
From Orlando Booksellers, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 11 January 2000
About this Item
First impression of the first edition in English. Translated from the French by Pansy Pakenham. Foreword by Alexander Dru. ***Near fine in green cloth-covered boards with gilt titles to spine. Extremities of boards very slightly rubbed. Tiny bump to lower edge of front board. No inscriptions. Spine tight. Pages clean. In a very good colour-illustrated dustwrapper that has not been price-clipped, showing original publisher's price of 15s. Edges of dustwrapper slightly creased and rubbed. Top edge of front panel of dustwrapper has a small surface scuff. Spine rubbed. Head and tail of spine slightly creased and rubbed. Dustwrapper slightly rubbed and discoloured (being pale grey background). 222mm x 146mm. ***168 pages including biographical note to rear. ***'Charles Peguy is the only French poet of importance whose work has been virtually ignored in England--- Peguy's poetry, unlike much modern poetry, is extremely simple and direct. He presents no difficulties of language or of thought, and this transparency of language is the instrument for the communication of his religious faith and vision. His poetry is not about his faith, but is its direct expression, so that it has been said that his poetry is his prayer, his mediation on the mysteries of the faith, and his contemplation. Christianity, he wrote, is defined by communion; his poetry is its communication.' (Quote from inside front of dustwrapper blurb). ***First impression of the first edition in English complete in its original colour illustrated dustwrapper in nice, collectable condition. Uncommon. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc. Seller Inventory # 3433
Bibliographic Details
Title: THE HOLY INNOCENTS AND OTHER POEMS
Publisher: The Harvill Press, London
Publication Date: 1956
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Edition in English
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