"Toulemonde" is a compelling collection of poetry by the celebrated American author and journalist Christopher Morley. Written during the late 1920s, the work centers on the enigmatic character of Toulemonde-a name derived from the French phrase for "everyone"-who serves as a vessel for Morley's philosophical inquiries and observations on the human condition. Through a series of lyrical and narrative verses, the poet explores themes of urban life, personal identity, and the quiet ironies of daily existence. Known for his ...
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"Toulemonde" is a compelling collection of poetry by the celebrated American author and journalist Christopher Morley. Written during the late 1920s, the work centers on the enigmatic character of Toulemonde-a name derived from the French phrase for "everyone"-who serves as a vessel for Morley's philosophical inquiries and observations on the human condition. Through a series of lyrical and narrative verses, the poet explores themes of urban life, personal identity, and the quiet ironies of daily existence. Known for his whimsical yet profound style, Morley employs a sophisticated blend of classical structure and modern sentiment throughout the volume. This collection showcases his unique ability to find the extraordinary within the mundane, capturing the spirit of the early 20th century with wit and eloquence. As a significant entry in Morley's poetic oeuvre, "Toulemonde" reflects the intellectual curiosity and stylistic versatility that defined his contribution to American letters. Readers interested in modernist poetry and literary history will find this work to be a thoughtful and enduring meditation on the complexities of the modern world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Doubleday, Doran & Company, 1928. Octavo. Black boards stamped in gold. 1 of 1, 250 copies. Book is very good; clean with no writing or names. Spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Toning to page ends. Boards have shelf wear, edgewear and bumps to corners. No dust jacket. 37 pages. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.
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Good Plus. 38pp On title page, title, vignette and date are printed in green. Bound in black cloth. Embossed in gold on front cover vignette. Backbone reads up. No. d/j. (Loc. 1106/1)
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Near Fine. pp.38 clean tight copy black cloth covers with gold gilt on front cover and spine, former owner bookplate on frontpiece, slight tanning to text pages, deckled edges Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall.
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