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Description
1939 edition. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-preserved copy of “The Macmillan handbook of English” by John M. Kierzek offers a fascinating glimpse into the study of English language and literature in the late 1930s. Published in 1939, just before the outbreak of World War II, this handbook stands as a testament to the enduring pursuit of knowledge and intellectual inquiry, even in the face of global turmoil. Kierzek’s comprehensive work covers a wide range of topics, from grammar and composition to literary analysis and rhetoric, reflecting the breadth and depth of English studies at the time. For collectors and scholars alike, this volume holds immense value as a historical artifact, capturing the state of English education and scholarship on the eve of a world-changing conflict. Beyond its academic merits, the book’s physical condition – with its well-preserved pages and sturdy binding – speaks to the care and reverence with which it was treated by previous owners, making it a true treasure for bibliophiles.
