Abaddon, The Spirit of Destruction: and Other Poems
by (Shelley, Percy Bysshe) Fairfield, Sumner L
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About This Item
New York: Sleight and Robinson, 1830. First edition. 157, [2] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original cloth spine and boards, label. First edition. 157, [2] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. The author's first book of poetry in original boards. "Subject to spells of insanity and all his poetry shows the effect of his morbidity and bitterness." This poem about Abaddon on Apollyon, one subordinate to Satan, lends credence to this appraisal. Interestingly the book is dedicated to Fitz Green Halleck. Includes a biography of Shelley, pp. 135-142.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- Abaddon, The Spirit of Destruction: and Other Poems
- Author
- (Shelley, Percy Bysshe) Fairfield, Sumner L
- Format/Binding
- 157, [2] pp. 1 vols. 8vo
- Book Condition
- Used - Original cloth spine and boards, label
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Sleight and Robinson
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1830
- Keywords
- American | Poetry
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