Description
1926 edition. Hardcover has significant wear, discoloration, scuffs and marks throughout. Liquid damage and stains near the bottom of the book. No dust jacket. Spine has tears on the top and bottom and heavy wear. Binding is slightly loose. Pages are clean and largely unmarked aside from some small marks on some pages. Readable copy.
This well-loved copy of “Poetry Recital” by James Stephens is a true rarity for collectors and lovers of early 20th-century Irish literature. Published in 1926, this volume captures the lyrical genius of Stephens, a key figure in the Irish Literary Revival alongside Yeats, Synge, and Lady Gregory. Stephens’ poetry celebrates the myths, folklore, and natural beauty of Ireland with a distinctive blend of whimsy and depth. While the book’s exterior shows signs of its age and use, the pages remain largely intact, allowing readers to immerse themselves in Stephens’ evocative verse. This edition offers a tangible connection to a pivotal era in Irish arts and culture, when writers sought to revive and reinvent their national identity through literature. For collectors, this copy represents a chance to own a piece of literary history, bearing the patina of time and the traces of past readers who have savored Stephens’ poetic gifts.
