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The Woman of Andros by Thornton Wilder. by Wilder, Thornton, 1897-1975

by Wilder, Thornton, 1897-1975

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The Woman of Andros by Thornton Wilder. by Wilder, Thornton, 1897-1975

The Woman of Andros by Thornton Wilder.

by Wilder, Thornton, 1897-1975

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New York: Albert and Charles Boni. 1930.. Hard Cover. 162 pages ; 21 cm. Describes life in ancient Greece shortly before the beginning of the Christian era. "The first part of this novel is based upon the Andria, a comedy of Terence who in turn based his work upon two Greek plays, now lost to us, by Menander." "First printing, February, 1930; third printing, March, 1930."Stock# 47804. Good+ owner's1930 name on front flyleaf / no dj.
  • Bookseller Independent bookstores US (US)
  • Format/Binding Hard Cover
  • Book Condition Used
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher New York: Albert and Charles Boni. 1930.
  • Keywords Ancient Historical Fiction

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The woman of Andros / by Thornton Wilder

The woman of Andros / by Thornton Wilder

by Wilder, Thornton (1897-1975)

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London: Longmans, Green and Co, 1930. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Top edge gilt. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance: Book plate of Gerald Robinson. Signed by author. Limited Edition of 260 of which this is number 120. Physical description: 104 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates: illustrations; 27 cm. Summary: The first part of this novel is based upon the Andria, a comedy of Terence who in turn based his work upon two Greek plays, now lost to us, by Menander. The Woman of Andros reflected Wilder's understanding of the classics. In the character of Chrysis the author created his archetype of of the virtue of hope. Subjects: Courtesans Greece; Fiction. Man-woman relationships Greece; Fiction. American fiction. 20th century fiction.
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