This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1906 Excerpt: ... hoped for in his dreams, of beings he once fancied enjoyed all kinds of delights in their common life? Even a short time ago he had still pictured mankind as a galaxy of brilliant creatures--the creatures whom he had rivalled in his youthful dreams, and whom, as he had tried to show men by means of his minstrelsy, he ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1906 Excerpt: ... hoped for in his dreams, of beings he once fancied enjoyed all kinds of delights in their common life? Even a short time ago he had still pictured mankind as a galaxy of brilliant creatures--the creatures whom he had rivalled in his youthful dreams, and whom, as he had tried to show men by means of his minstrelsy, he had at least wonderfully reproduced in his imagination, and on whom he had recently determined to impress his own mind: were these, about whom he had raved, the actual men he saw? He expected to find them all great, but, as he was learning now, he might as well have expected to find Taurello's triple line of trees one great pine: there were a few pines, but they stood among a throng of common shrubs, such as he had never admitted into his dreams, or had admitted only to be idealised into the other trees that flourished there. Of proper chiefs in the processions he had seen that morning how few there were! One or two men in them were no doubt notable, but what of the mass? The idea of the vast common people grew and grew upon Sordello; and he was further impressed by the thought that those who passed that day before his bodily eye, and the greater number left behind at home, and posterity, the greatest host of all, lived with their common human senses, and their fractions of joys and their enormous miseries, simply to make a chief or two a possibility in the world. Mainard and Concorezzi were no doubt grand and important, but did they not borrow their grandeur and exaltation from the fact that Mainard's Tyrolese and Concorezzi's Paduans were poor, obscure creatures? And the truth was all the more startling that the multitudes, serving as stairs by which a few could mount to greatness, never pondered seriously on what might be amiss, and would e...
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New in New jacket. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization “Rare Biblio” with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2015, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1906. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: -English, Pages: -280. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request.
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