The Pursuit of Death: A Study of Shelley's Poetry
by Benjamin P. Kurtz
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... The Pursuit of Death -Handsom copy- minimal wear on its edges light amount of rubbing corners -Hard cover- no dust jacket -black cloth - gold titling spine - tanned pages to be expected at this age- bookplate from previous owner just inside- interior the book is not marked- however- the edges of some of the pages are a bit ragged as if when bound some of the pages were not completely cut to the deckle edge finish were torn by the owner- could be re-trimmed- judicious use of a pair of fine manicure scissors if you had enough time in your life & permission of your OCD-therapist --Dimensions of death in Shelley's poetry explored- books seems to be used regularly as a footnote source / research----Author Benjamin P. Kurtz-CLUB GOLD MEDAL GOES TO U. C. ENGLISH PROFESSOR Professor B. P. Kurtz Writes Book Judged "Best of Year" ... GAINED the highest honors among books published by California authors during 1933, it was revealed last week with ... was awarded to B. P. Kurtz, Professor of English in the University of California, for his volume "Pursuit of Death", ... It was published by Oxford University Press.-THE PURSUIT OF DEATH a Study of Shelley's Poetry- Oxford University press- 1933 -New York-339 pages no ISBN- as with any older book grading them can be somewhat subjective not always objective- pictures are provided for your review -making a decision you will receive the book that you're viewing photos of carefully wrapped - additional questions can be answered through or email messaging services-USPS Ruth Reaser LAX Vespa Los Angeles--- later ISBN used in a reprint Edition-9780403007660 -  Author Benjamin P. Kurtz THE PURSUIT OF DEATH a Study of Shelley's Poetry- Oxford University press- 1933 -New York-339 pages no ISBN- keywords English studies Shelley research poetry death gmk 2 office 3171 - dropkick packs, generally 7 Days Coast-to-Coast quicker if you're closer to the Los Angeles area...
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- Ruth Reaser LAXVESPA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3171
- Title
- The Pursuit of Death
- Author
- Benjamin P. Kurtz
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- MISSING
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Oxford University Presss
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1933
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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-  Author Benjamin P. Kurtz THE PURSUIT OF DEATH a Study of Shelley's Poetry- Oxford University press- 1933 -New York-339 pages no ISBN- keywordsuth English studies Shelley research poetry death ruth reaser laxvespa lax vespa
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- Poems / Poetry; KENCOLE POETRY;
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