The Secret Island: Poems and Plays in Verse

Douglas, Isle of Man: Victoria Press, Limited, 1943. N5 - A hardcover book SIGNED by Mona Douglas with "Yours sincerely," written on the front free endpaper in good condition that has some bumped corners, some chipping, tears, and dents on the cover edges, corners, and sides opposite the spine, some scattered light soiled patches and wrinkling on the cover, an inch square patch peeled/chipped on the front, lightly moisture soiled, tanning and light shelf wear with no dust jacket. 7.5"x5", 86 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Mona Douglas was a Manx cultural activist, folklorist, poet, novelist and journalist. She is recognised as the main driving force behind the modern revival of Manx culture and is acknowledged as the most influential Manx poet of the 20th century, but she is best known for her often controversial work to preserve and revive traditional Manx folk music and dance. She was involved in a great number of initiatives to revive interest and activity in Manx culture, including societies, classes, publications and youth groups. The most notable and successful of these was Yn Chruinnaght. Douglas' The Secret Island: Poems and Plays in Verse was published in 1943. In the foreword to the book Douglas explained that the title referred to "a place of being known to all mystics and spoken of, though by different names, in all the sacred books of the world: that region of ecstasy on the brink of the final, formless Deep which is the source of all things.". Signed by Author. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.