Verse plays [Hardcover] John Masefield

Description

Former library copy. Original 1925 edition. No dust jacket. Hardcover has some fading, some corner wear, and a slit at spine so that it is a bit loose to front cover but secure to back. The pages are clean and in good condition despite age. The binding is secure.

This rare first edition of “Verse Plays” by John Masefield offers a window into the literary landscape of early 20th century England. Masefield, who served as Poet Laureate from 1930 to 1967, was a pioneer of the verse drama genre, blending poetic language with theatrical storytelling. Though lacking a dust jacket, this ex-library copy bears the charming patina of age, with its faded boards and gentle wear telling the story of its journey through time. The slit at the spine is a reminder of the book’s fragility, yet the secure binding and clean pages attest to its resilience. Collectors will appreciate owning an original printing from the year Masefield’s genius was first unveiled to the world. Readers, meanwhile, can immerse themselves in the lyrical narratives that earned Masefield widespread acclaim and cemented his place in the canon of English literature.