Before the Romantics: An Anthology of the Enlightenment by Geoffrey Grigson - 1985-03

Salem House Publishers, 1985-03. Paperback. Good. Salamander Press, 1984. First British. Delightful small 8vo, with a few marginal marks. Else good+. "This classic anthology, first published in 1946,has the vigour and enthusiasm of a manifesto..." (rear cover)

Chatto & Windus, 1984. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings With owner's name inside cover. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:0907540597

The Salamander Press, 1984. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Edinburgh: The Salamander Press, 1984. Paperback. This classic anthology of the poetry and prose of the Enlightenment, first published in 1946, has the vigour and enthusiasm of a manifesto. Geoffrey Grigson was campaigning both against the absurdities of poetic fashion at the time and in favour of a new appreciation of the period under scrutiny - from Dryden and the founders of the Royal Society to Johnson and his circle. At the time of its compilation the art of the anthologist was in disrepute. Grigson, by breaking the rules, ignoring received opinion and resolutely following his own taste, arrived at a geniunely new and exciting presentation of his authors. The major poets look different through his eyes, the minor ones emerge with an engaging freshness. This is a book for student and amateur alike. As an introduction to the Enlightenment it is worth several shelves of criticism. 349 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences.… Read More

Salamander Press, 1984,. 1984. Soft cover. 0907540597 paperback, 348pp, pages browning, text clean and tight, no inscriptions, Very Good condition. ISBN: 0907540597 .

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.