The Lemon Tree. With an Introduction by W.B. Yeats. London: J M Dent, 1937. First Edition. Publisher's grey paper boards, title lettered in blue along spine, in original printed dust jacket. A fine bright copy. With a six-page introduction by W.B. Yeats, followed by his poem 'At Bracelona' and a essay entitled 'Almost I Tasted Ecstasy' by Margot Ruddock.

Published by Dent, 1937

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Marguerite Ruddock, or better known by her stage name Margot Collis, had a tumultuous love affair with the renowned poet, W.B. Yeats when they met in 1934 - Yeats was 69 and Ruddock was 27. Their relationship took a toll on Ruddock, who became mentally unstable after the affair ended. Tragically, she would later pass away in another institution, St. Ebba's Hospital in Epsom, at the young age of 44. Yeats was forever inspired by Ruddock, and his poem "A Crazed Girl" is believed to have been written about her. Their correspondence was published as 'Ah, Sweet Dancer,' edited by Roger McHugh, in 1970. [Wade 284].

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Title
The Lemon Tree. With an Introduction by W.B. Yeats. London: J M Dent, 1937. First Edition. Publisher's grey paper boards, title lettered in blue along spine, in original printed dust jacket. A fine bright copy. With a six-page introduction by W.B. Yeats, followed by his poem 'At Bracelona' and a essay entitled 'Almost I Tasted Ecstasy' by Margot Ruddock.
Author
Ruddock, Margot
Publisher
Dent
Publication year
1937
Condition
Near Fine
Dust jacket
Near Fine
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition

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We specialise in books of Irish interest with a particular emphasis on 20th century Irish literature. Together with our general stock, we offer an unrivalled selection of rare books by renowned authors such as Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, W.B. Yeats and Samuel Beckett. In addition, we stock a wide variety of books on Irish History and Topography from the 17th Century to the recent past.

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