Centuries, Poems and Thanksgivings. 2 Vols.
Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1965. Second edition. Hardcover. Large Octavo. xli, 297, x, 426 (1)pp. Original printed dustjackets over blue cloth with blind-stamped publisher's device on cover, and gilt lettering on spine. Frontispiece facsimile. "Particular attention has been paid to the text. The Centuries are reproduced with the original spelling, capitalization and punctuation, and Traherne's numerous deletions are recorded in the notes. In the Poems many of Traherne's own words are restored in place of those substituted by his brother Philip. Where we have both Thomas's own autograph of a poem and a version by Philip, the two are printed opposite one another... A dozen early poems from Traherne's autograph are published for the first time." (Publisher). Thomas Traherne (1637–1674) is an English poet, clergyman, and theologian known for his intense, scholarly spirituality in his writings. Reprinted lithographically at the University Press, Oxford. DJs with light wear and sunning along edges. Previous owner's name inked to both front free endpapers. Light foxing to top edges. DJs, bindings and interiors in overall very good condition. vg. Item #41277
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