1934 'What I Like In Poetry' by William Lyon Phelps Hardcover Book
$28.00
1934 What I Like in Poetry, William Lyon Phelps, Hardcover Book. Measures about 8.25" by 5.5". 601 pages. Good condition. Has writing on the inside cover, shows a little age.
Immerse yourself in the lyrical world of early twentieth-century verse with this 1934 first edition printing of "What I Like in Poetry" by William Lyon Phelps. This substantial 601-page hardcover is a treasure for any archives collection, offering a deeply personal and scholarly curation of poetry that Phelps—a renowned Yale professor and literary critic—found most moving and essential. The book is bound in a classic forest green cloth that provides a stately, academic presence on a shelf, perfect for adding a touch of intellectual history to a study or a private library.
Within its pages, you will find a vast anthology that spans various styles and eras, all unified by Phelps's discerning taste and engaging commentary. This volume serves as more than just a collection; it is a tactile window into the literary preferences of the 1930s. The book remains in good condition, possessing an authentic vintage character with some writing on the inside cover and subtle signs of age that only enhance its story. Whether used as a reference for a poetry lover or as a sophisticated styling element for a Dark Academia-inspired vignette, this collection by William Lyon Phelps remains an enduring testament to the power of the written word.
This item is vintage, over 90 years old.
Immerse yourself in the lyrical world of early twentieth-century verse with this 1934 first edition printing of "What I Like in Poetry" by William Lyon Phelps. This substantial 601-page hardcover is a treasure for any archives collection, offering a deeply personal and scholarly curation of poetry that Phelps—a renowned Yale professor and literary critic—found most moving and essential. The book is bound in a classic forest green cloth that provides a stately, academic presence on a shelf, perfect for adding a touch of intellectual history to a study or a private library.
Within its pages, you will find a vast anthology that spans various styles and eras, all unified by Phelps's discerning taste and engaging commentary. This volume serves as more than just a collection; it is a tactile window into the literary preferences of the 1930s. The book remains in good condition, possessing an authentic vintage character with some writing on the inside cover and subtle signs of age that only enhance its story. Whether used as a reference for a poetry lover or as a sophisticated styling element for a Dark Academia-inspired vignette, this collection by William Lyon Phelps remains an enduring testament to the power of the written word.
This item is vintage, over 90 years old.