A Dramatic Poem, by Richard Wagner, Freely Translated in Poetic Narrative Form by T.W.R. Rolleston
Tannhauser A Dramatic Poem, by Richard Wagner, Freely Translated in Poetic Narrative Form by T.W.R. Rolleston
G.G. Harrap & Co., 1911.
First edition illustrated by Pogany. 4to. Deluxe issue in publisher's brown suede yapp, with gilt lettering and Art Nouveau decoration embossed in gilt. Pictorial endpapers. Sixteen colour plates mounted on art paper, plus two tone and line illustrations throughout, each page being beautifully decorated. A near fine example. A beautiful example of a sumptuous production.
Pogany has designed and decorated the whole book, where his use of elaborate borders, calligraphic text and Art Nouveau style of artistic detail are well suited to the dramatic telling of this story of sacred and profane love.
Stock ID: 34652
Sold
We have sold this item, but similar items
may become available in the future
