The Story of the World's Literature by Macy, John - 1932

Garden City, New York: Garden City Publishing Co. , Inc.. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1932. Cloth Hard Cover. Revised edition, June 1932. A guide to the best books of all Nations. An intimate glimpse into the lives and times of the world's greatest writers. Illustrated with numerous sketches in b/w by Onorio Ruotolo, and 16 b/w reproductions of portraits, engravings..613pp. Contents: ...The mysterious East..Jewish literature...Greek and Roman history and historians, epic, lyric poetry, drama, philosophy, oratory and other prose...Germanic, Celtic, and romance origins, Medieval French literature, Early German and Scandinavian literature, Italian Renaissance ...Spanish and Portuguese literature before the 19th century...English literature, prose,poetry ...Dutch, Flemish, Scandinavian literature...American Fiction, essays, poetry...Bibliographical Note. Index.Decorated ep. Red hc. w/ design blind embossed on front, gilt lettering on spine Dj has some chips and was repaired with tape.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall, Heavy Book .