"The Masque of the Elements" by Herman Scheffauer is a captivating work of American poetry, presented here in a meticulously prepared edition. This allegorical drama, crafted in verse, unfolds as a compelling masque. Rooted in the tradition of dramatic poetry, "The Masque of the Elements" explores profound themes through symbolism and rich imagery. This title will appeal to those seeking classic American poetry and those interested in dramatic works presented in verse. A significant contribution to the landscape of American ...
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"The Masque of the Elements" by Herman Scheffauer is a captivating work of American poetry, presented here in a meticulously prepared edition. This allegorical drama, crafted in verse, unfolds as a compelling masque. Rooted in the tradition of dramatic poetry, "The Masque of the Elements" explores profound themes through symbolism and rich imagery. This title will appeal to those seeking classic American poetry and those interested in dramatic works presented in verse. A significant contribution to the landscape of American poetry and drama, this volume is a testament to the enduring power of allegorical storytelling. 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 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. 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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First Edition. Hardback. No Dust Jacket. 8vo. pp 56. Original publisher's illustrated green cloth, lettered gilt on spine and on front cover. The publisher's own retained copy with their stamp on the front endpaper and front cover, reading 'file'. Signs of label removal on the front cover, otherwise sound, very good. Decent copy.
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London 1912 first edition J. M. Dent. Hardcover. Square 12mo., 56p., green cloth with gilt and black rectangular picture of goddess and gilt lettering on front. Top edge gilt. Bookplate of Lella Cotton. ***Book is inscribed "For Queen Lella with Love from Herman Scheffauer, London, January 26th 1912." **Laid in: newspaper clipping with picture of Scheffauer with details about his infamous crime and death. Scheffauer was born in San Francisco in 1878 and jumped to his death out of a window in 1927 in Berlin after murdering a woman by slitting her throat! Scarce title in excellent condition. Near Fine, light toning on end papers. Attractive book-pictures available on request.
