Myth and the English Mind: From Piers Plowman to Edward Gibbon: Being the Clark Lectures 1959 - 60.
by Tillyard, E. M. W
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- Paperback
- first
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Annandale, New South Wales, Australia
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About This Item
New York: Collier Books, 1962. 1st Collier ed.. Paperback small, very good condition, spine slightly faded, light foxing edges, pages lightly toned, spine ends slightly rubbed, cover design differs from stock photo. 126 pp. A study of epic myths that pervade English literature. In this unusual treatment of the subject, the author deals with English literature exemplifying such myths, and has selected his four principal examples from the period of the Middle Ages up to the 18th century. The main aim is to broaden our understanding of English literature and the English mentality. Originally published as: Some Mythical Elements in English Literature.
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- Bookseller
- Bookhome Sydney (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 40505
- Title
- Myth and the English Mind: From Piers Plowman to Edward Gibbon: Being the Clark Lectures 1959 - 60.
- Author
- Tillyard, E. M. W
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- 1st Collier ed.
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Collier Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1962
- Keywords
- history, society, literature, britain
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Bookhome Sydney
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Annandale, New South Wales
About Bookhome Sydney
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