This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1903 edition. Excerpt: ... the womb of night. But I with infinite weariness outworn, Haggard with endless nights unblessed by sleep, Ravaged by thoughts unutterably forlorn, Plunged in despairs unfathomably deep, Went cold and pale and trembling with affright Into the desert vastitude of Night, Arid and wild and black; ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1903 edition. Excerpt: ... the womb of night. But I with infinite weariness outworn, Haggard with endless nights unblessed by sleep, Ravaged by thoughts unutterably forlorn, Plunged in despairs unfathomably deep, Went cold and pale and trembling with affright Into the desert vastitude of Night, Arid and wild and black; Foreboding no oasis of sweet slumber, Counting beforehand all the countless number Of sands that are its minutes on my desolate track. And so I went, the last, to my drear bed, Aghast as one who should go down to lie Among the blissfully unconscious dead, Assured that as the endless years flowed by Over the dreadful silence and deep gloom And dense oppression of the stifling tomb, He only of them all, Nerveless and impotent to madness, never Could hope oblivion's perfect trance for ever: An agony of life eternal in death's pall. But that would be for ever, without cure I--And yet the agony be not more great; Supreme fatigue and pain, while they endure, Into Eternity their time translate; Be it of hours and days or countless years, And boundless sons, it alike appears To the crushed victim's soul; Utter despair foresees no termination, But feels itself of infinite duration; The smallest fragment instant comprehends the whole. The absolute of torture as of bliss Is timeless, each transcending time and space; The one an infinite obscure abyss, The other an eternal Heaven of grace.--Keeping a little lamp of glimmering light Companion through the horror of the night, I laid me down aghast As he of all who pass death's quiet portal Malignantly reserved alone immortal, In consciousness of bale that must for ever last. I laid me down and closed my heavy eyes, As if sleep's mockery might win true sleep; And grew aware, with awe but not surprise, Blindly...
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has clothback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
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Ex-library book, usual markings. Hardback with some spine wear and colouring of pages, but only minimal. Clean copy in good condition considering age. Quick dispatch from UK seller.
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Fair. Dated 1899. Ex library book, usual markings. Some wear to spine and book covers, and discolouring due to age. Still very useable. Clean copy. Quick dispatch from UK seller.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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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. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Size: Octavo. Binding: Cloth boards. Backstrip has gilt lettering and design. Untrimmed pages. Bumped corners. Internally clean. Tightly bound. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN:
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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 fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. 8vo, dark cloth binding, gilt lettering on backstrip, small ink stain on back cover, foxing but pages otherwise clear. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN:
