An autobiography written in the 1940s but set aside, and published for the first time after MacNeice's death in 1965. 'This incomplete account of himself is masterly, and the best thing Louis MacNeice ever wrote in prose. In this book he talks about himself freely, most intelligently, incisively, and without self-pity . . . MacNeice's evaluation of himself at Marlborough, Oxford and Birmingham, and in the thirties, exhibits more luminously than any document so far published the effect of that time and its diversely pulling ...
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An autobiography written in the 1940s but set aside, and published for the first time after MacNeice's death in 1965. 'This incomplete account of himself is masterly, and the best thing Louis MacNeice ever wrote in prose. In this book he talks about himself freely, most intelligently, incisively, and without self-pity . . . MacNeice's evaluation of himself at Marlborough, Oxford and Birmingham, and in the thirties, exhibits more luminously than any document so far published the effect of that time and its diversely pulling forces within one sensual and acute and honest makar in the upper middle classes.' Geoffrey Grigson, Guardian
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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 fair condition, suitable as a study 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, 550grams, ISBN:
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Very Good. The incomplete autobiography of the writer and poet Louis MacNeice, contemporary and friend of Auden, Spender and Day Lewis. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGA; DSBH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 224. Very good copy with some minor shelf wear, minor edge wear to cover and spine, yellowing of pages. 1996. Main. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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Fine copy in fine dust jacket w/ just slightest fading to green lettering on dj spine; an attractive copy. Edited by E.R. Dodds. 8vo 8 1/2"x 5 3/8" white linen w/ blue & green lettering stamped on spine; 288 pgs w/ frontispiece portrait, 5-pg preface by Dodds & 1 illus; 2 appendices, including 'memoir' by friend John Hilton, & index; dj w/ $6.00 on front flap; pub in UK 1965. jacket design by Sunniva Joyce.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. First American Edition. Oxford University Press, 1966; no later printings indicated; 288pp. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; very minor wear to edges of white cloth boards, green titling remains bold; text very good. Light wear to edges of unclipped ($6.00) dust jacket, minor fraying over spine ends; minor toning to spine panel; jacket arrives wrapped in protective mylar. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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