The Quintessence of Ibsenism. By Bernard Shaw. Now Completed to the death of Ibsen.
London: Constable and Company Ltd., 1913. First Edition Thus.
12mo (7 1/8 x 5 inches; 180 x 125 mm), xix, 210, [2] pages, yellow-green cloth, in a printed dust jacket.
George Bernard Shaw's 1891 essay on the plays of Henrik Ibsen, presented here with a new preface for this edition as well an analysis of plays that Ibsen wrote after 1891. The book is an important expression of Shaw's theories about theatre in which he contrasts Ibsen's vibrant social realism with a more formal (and stagnant) Victorian theatre. A lovely, collectible copy in the scarce dust jacket.
CONDITION: Modest rubbing to boards, page edges lightly toned, small "First Edition" stamp on front paste down, some dusting to top edge, numerous pages unopened, small closed tear to page xix. The dust jacket is darkened along the spine and has a few small chips. Overall, a Very Good or better copy. Item #1590
Price: $400.00