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Various, William P. Nimmo. Author: VariousBinding: HardbackPublished: William P. Nimmo, 1872Condition:Book: AcceptableJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: FEP missingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Sunned spine. Moderate rubbing on corners and edges. Shaky binding, no loose pages. FEP missing. Clean text. This 1872 Victorian book presents a richly illustrated anthology of poetic excerpts paired with engraved vignettes, instructing readers in the moral, romantic, and aesthetic ideals of the age. Drawing from canonical British poets-Shakespeare, Byron, Wordsworth, and others-the volume details scenes of nature, sentiment, and virtue, each accompanied by finely executed steel engravings that visually interpret the verse. The collection argues for poetry's power to elevate character and refine taste, illustrating the Victorian conviction that literature and art must serve both beauty and instruction. N° de réf. du vendeur 2025100013615-SECONDHAND
Titre : Pen And Pencil Pictures From The Poets
Éditeur : William P. Nimmo
Date d'édition : 1872
Reliure : Hardback
Type de livre : Hardback