An Arthurian Narrative Sonnet Cycle
by Owens, James J
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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About This Item
Finely printed by Michael E. Coughlin on a Kluge platen press on Mohawsk Superfine Eggshell paper. The typeface is Garamond, and the drop caps are Trueheart. Frontispiece plate of the Glastonbury cross. In new condition.
One of 90 numbered copies (from a total edition of 100) signed by the author and the printer.
Thirteen scenes covering the Age of Arthur in sonnet form. The narrative begins with the boy Merlin, King Vortigern and the dragons, then continues through Uther & Ygraine, the Swords, Lancelot & Guinevere, Mordred and finally the unearthing of Arthur's casket at Glastonbury.
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- Bookseller
- Thorn Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 21243
- Title
- An Arthurian Narrative Sonnet Cycle
- Author
- Owens, James J
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 4
- Edition
- Limited edition
- Publisher
- MIchael E. Coughlin
- Place of Publication
- Oak Grove, MN
- Date Published
- 2019
- Bookseller catalogs
- Arthurian;
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All books returnable for any reason within seven days, providing only that they are received in the same condition as shipped. Shipments to an Arizona address must add appropriate sales tax. Libraries billed.
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