Prose and Poetry: The Firelight Book [Hardcover] henderson, barbara, garretson, marion & weber, frederick

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Hardcover has some fading and fraying. Former library copy. No dust jacket. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

A literary time capsule from post-war America, this faded yet cherished anthology edited by Henderson, Garretson, and Weber offers a window into the era’s literary landscape. Its well-worn state hints at generations of readers discovering the works within, from the clean pages to the secure binding. A compelling artifact for collectors interested in mid-20th century American literature and its resonance with the public consciousness of the time.

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Hardcover has some fading and fraying. Former library copy. No dust jacket. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This well-loved copy of Prose and Poetry: The Firelight Book offers a window into the literary zeitgeist of mid-20th century America. Published in the late 1940s, this anthology brings together works by celebrated authors and poets of the era, including Barbara Henderson, Marion Garretson, and Frederick Weber. While little is known about the editors themselves, their curation provides a fascinating snapshot of the themes and styles that resonated with readers in the post-war years. From the fading and library markings, one can imagine this volume being passed from hand to hand, introducing generations of readers to the rich tapestry of American literature. Despite its well-worn appearance, the clean pages and sturdy binding attest to the care with which it was handled, making it a compelling artifact for collectors and literature enthusiasts alike.

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Weight 24 lbs
Dimensions 21.08 × 14.22 × 3.05 in
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