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Spellbound: Studies on Mesmerism and Literature
by Maria M. Tatar
- Used
- as new
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- As New/as new
- ISBN 10
- 069106377X
- ISBN 13
- 9780691063775
- Seller
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Bordentown, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1978. First edition. Hardcover. As New/as new. First printing. As new (but with some foxing to the top edge of the text block) in bright, crisp dust jacket. Hardcover. xvi+ 293 pp. with index. Illustrations. A fresh approach to the study of mesmerism. Most critical studies of the subject originate in the history of science or medicine, the author here traces its impact on literature. The book begins with a portrait of Mesmer and places his views in the context of of 18th century thought, then explors the significance of his ideas and their influence on 19th century Greman, French, and American writers.
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Details
- Bookseller
- The Old Book Shop of Bordentown (ABNJ)
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- E25368
- Title
- Spellbound: Studies on Mesmerism and Literature
- Author
- Maria M. Tatar
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New
- Jacket Condition
- as new
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- ISBN 10
- 069106377X
- ISBN 13
- 9780691063775
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Place of Publication
- Princeton, NJ
- Date Published
- 1978
- Keywords
- literature, mesmer, mesmerism, literature,
Terms of Sale
The Old Book Shop of Bordentown (ABNJ)
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About the Seller
The Old Book Shop of Bordentown (ABNJ)
Biblio member since 2005
Bordentown, New Jersey
About The Old Book Shop of Bordentown (ABNJ)
The Old Book Shop of Bordentown is a general used/rare bookshop open to the public Tues.-Sunday 11AM to 5PM (8 PM on Fridays). 10,000 books on premises with another 25,000 in stock. Areas of speciality include baseball, New Jersey, American literature, mysteries. Member, ABAA, ILAB,Antiquarian Booksellers of New Jersey. Located in historic Bordentown City, New Jeresy (est. 1682).
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