Fedor Dostoievsky, Aubrey Beardsley / POOR FOLK A NOVEL 1st Edition 1894

Description: POOR FOLK: A NOVEL Author: Dostoievsky, Fedor (novel); Beardsley, Aubrey (cover) Title: POOR FOLK: A NOVEL Publication: London: Elkin Mathews and John Lane, 1894 Edition: First UK Edition Description: First translation into English of Dostoevsky's first novel, originally written over the course of nine months between 1844-45. An epistolary novel, focusing on the relationship between two relatives, both living in humiliating poverty, who struggle with their lack of self-esteem and loss of inner freedom. Translated from the Russian by Lena Milman, with a critical introduction by George Moore. An attractive copy of this wear-prone title. Line, p.18 (Bibliography of Russian Literature in English Translation); Samuels Lasner 27. First Impression, one of 1,100 copies. Octavo (20cm); yellow cloth, with titling and decorations stamped in gilt and black on spine and covers; xx,192, plus 16pp ads; title page and covers illustrated by Aubrey Beardsley. Spine ends gently nudged, hint of sunning to spine, with faint offset to front endpaper, a strip of foxing along lower rear endpaper, and some faint, scattered dust-soil to covers; Very Good+ or better. Seller ID: 3872 Subject: Literature Captain Ahab's Rare Books pursues fine books in all fields, with a special emphasis in 19th and 20th century literature, manuscripts, association copies, mystery & science fiction. We are proud members of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Terms All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 1650 USD

Location: Stephenson, Virginia

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