The Castle of Indolence was published early in the summer of 1748, four months after the poet's death. The work was a slow and leisurely composition, which took nearly fifteen years to complete. The poem consists of 158 stanzas, divided into two cantos. It is presented as an allegory and was professedly written in imitation of The Faerie Queene. The origin of the poem appears to be the frequent remonstrances of Thomson's friends about the poet's well-known indolence, regarding both life and composition. In its finished ...
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The Castle of Indolence was published early in the summer of 1748, four months after the poet's death. The work was a slow and leisurely composition, which took nearly fifteen years to complete. The poem consists of 158 stanzas, divided into two cantos. It is presented as an allegory and was professedly written in imitation of The Faerie Queene. The origin of the poem appears to be the frequent remonstrances of Thomson's friends about the poet's well-known indolence, regarding both life and composition. In its finished state, it may be regarded as an apology and a warning. The apology, mostly playfully urged, is for Thompson's own indolence; the warning is meant to discourage the indulgence of indolence in others.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 085417902X.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 54 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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rimer. Very good. Frontispiece + 11 other plates by William Rimer. 27pp., slim oblong folio, contemporary 1/2 brown leather; chipped and worn, inside is clean. London, 1845. Very good. The Scottish poet's masterpiece, with illustrations that won the second competition organized by the Art Union of London. Houfe 434.
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M. M. Holloway/Simpkin, Marshall, and Company
Published:
1845
Alibris ID:
9422105224
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Fair. No Dust Jacket. Original green cloth covers w/ gilt decoration and title on front cover. Binding moderately soiled and rubbed w/ wear to extremities. All edges gilt. Hinges cracked. Light foxing throughout. Faint dampstain to top corner of several leaves. Illust. w/ b/w drawings. Almost 11 1/4" high x 16 3/4" wide; approx. 1/4" thick.