Taliessin Through Logres
Charles Williams
1938
Oxford University Press
First Edition, Signed
8vo
Description:
First Edition and signed by Charles Williams to half title page and dated 1939 'in gratitude'. A very scarce first edition. A visionary poetic cycle that reinterprets the Arthurian legend through a complex mythological and theological framework. The verse weaves symbolism, Christian mysticism, and Arthurian myth to examine the fall of a kingdom and the pursuit of spiritual grace. Williams, part of the inklings group at Oxford University included J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and Dorothy Sayers.
Condition:
Good Condition. Red cloth with gilt vignette to front board. Binding is firm. Contents are clean with occasional spotting. Signed by Williams to half-title. Map end papers. Boards have some wear with tanning to spine and marking to upper board and rear board joint.
Taliessin Through Logres
Charles Williams
1938
Oxford University Press
First Edition, Signed
8vo
Description:
First Edition and signed by Charles Williams to half title page and dated 1939 'in gratitude'. A very scarce first edition. A visionary poetic cycle that reinterprets the Arthurian legend through a complex mythological and theological framework. The verse weaves symbolism, Christian mysticism, and Arthurian myth to examine the fall of a kingdom and the pursuit of spiritual grace. Williams, part of the inklings group at Oxford University included J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and Dorothy Sayers.
Condition:
Good Condition. Red cloth with gilt vignette to front board. Binding is firm. Contents are clean with occasional spotting. Signed by Williams to half-title. Map end papers. Boards have some wear with tanning to spine and marking to upper board and rear board joint.
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