THE COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COURSE IN LITERATURE 1928-29 Morningside Ed. 18 Volumes

Description: THE COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COURSE IN LITERATURE 1928-29 Morningside Ed. 18 Volumes POB#57227 TITLE: The Columbia University course in literature AUTHOR: John W. Cunliffe, chair of the board of editors. PUBLISHER: New York: Columbia University Press DATE: 1928-1929 EDITION: Morningside edition DESCRIPTION: 18 volumes, 23 cm. 25 inch shelf length. CONDITION NOTES: FINE. All with sharp corners, full caps, and pages fresh and free of marks, creases, or tears. Very light toning possible only in some endpapers. No foxing. A breath of wear to tips and corners apparent on close inspection only (Note please the close up photos of the worst of the head cap wear, in some cases some fraying is visible. We believe it's unobtrusive enough to qualify as shop wear so we keep the "FINE" grade which definitely applies to the entire set). Bright gilt and fresh debossments. BINDING: Full brown cloth; blind tooled floral border on front covers; gilt stamped on spine and on recessed medallion on front covers. .Hard to find in complete sets. Here is a comprehensive introduction to world literature in a chronological format, employing the intellectual power of Columbia University offering the best literature anywhere in a compact 18 volume set..Gorgeous decorated endpapers with matching allegorical illustrations by Paul Lanne. Also color frontispieces. Tastefully arranged typography with clear introductions, complete index, and plenty of instructional guidance..VOLUMES:I. The wisdom of the East.--II. The glory that was Greece.--III. The power of Rome.--IV. Medieval song and story.--V. The voice of Italy.--VI. Old France and the revolution.--VII. Romance and realism in modern France.--VIII. The great literature of small nations.--IX. The German mind.--X. Scandinavian and Slavonic literature.--XI. Shakespeare to Dryden.--XII. Pope to Burns.--XIII. The romantic revival in England.--XIV. The great Victorians.--XV. Writers of modern England.--XVI. Early days in America.--XVII. The American tradition in letters.--XVIII. Writers of modern America. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog

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