The Oxford book of literary anecdotes / edited by James Sutherland
Oxford University Press, 1975. Second Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance: From the library of Eric George Hatfield Moody with his bookplate to front pastedown.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 382 pages; Physical description: ix, 382 p. ; 22 cm. Summary: Over a thousand years of memoirs, reminiscences, and letters are represented in this collection of almost 500 literary anecdotes. Here we encounter those famous for their wit and eccentricity, such as Johnson, Scott, Wilde, Shaw, and Henry James, as well as a host of minor writers with revealing tales to tell of their celebrated contemporaries. This book is intended for collectors of anthologies and lovers of literature; browsers and dippers; buyers of gifts. Subjects: English literature - Anecdotes. Notes: "First published 1975. Reprinted with corrections 1975" --colophon. Item #213261
ISBN: 0198121393
Price: €14.95