Return hero de darrell figgis (43 resultados)

Soft cover. Condición: Fair. Fair in mat illustrated covers. Paperbound. 221 pp. Covers heavily sunned, darkened, creased, stained. Short spine-edge tears. Front bottom corner damaged (chipped and scraped); front cover fore edge has 1/2 inch closed tear. Page edges mottled, darkened. Entire book printed on high-acid paper which has discolored. Spine concave, starting to separate at front hinge. Pages yellowed but clean, unmarked. Interesting example of Charles Boni paperback publications of the period. Reading copy, not collectible condition.…

Soft cover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Novel. Paperback edition, covers and endpapers illustrated by Rockwell Kent. Covers rubbed and soiled, 1/3 of the spine chipped, corners bumped and worn. Interior clean, front hinge cracked. Rockwell Kent (ilustrador).

Trade Paperback. Condición: Good. Reissue. Wrappers toned with a couple small light spots and several faint creases on front. Binding tight and square, pages clean, bright, and unmarked. 1930 Trade Paperback. 221, [3] pp. Woodcut cover art, endpapers, and title page illustration by Rockwell Kent. Kent was among the editors of this Paper Books series, and also designed cloth bindings of the titles in the series for special order by subscribers. A novel by the Irish author, Sinn Fein activist and independent parliamentarian in the Irish Free State. He originally published this work under the pseudonym Michael Ireland. …

Soft cover. Condición: Good. 1st Printing. Good paperback, covers stained, light spine wear, previous owner name, otherwise text is clean & unmarked. Covers by Rockwell Kent. 1st printing 1930. Size 5x7 with 221 pages + ad.

Paperback or Softback. Condición: New. The Return of the Hero: With an Introduction by James Stephens. Book.

Softcover. Condición: Good. Light bump to the upper outer corners. Covers are slightly smudged. Spine has slight creasing and is browned. Bookplate on inside of front cover. Circled "10" written on upper margin of front cover. ; Approx. 4 3/4" wide by 7 1/4". ; Charles Boni Paper Books; 224 pages.

Condición: New.

Condición: New.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. The photos in the listing are of the actual book you will receive. Light wear, soiling and toning to covers, spine ends worn and head with a small tear, light toning to pages. See photos clph.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Ex-Library with marking and stamps to the bottom spine and end papers. Front and back boards have suffered some discoloration. Corners bumped. Stain to the spine library marking. Pages toned. Introduction by James Stephens with pictorial designs by Rockwell Kent. Ex-Library.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Charles Boni Paper Books,1930. Paperback. Soft Cover. Introduction by James Stephens. Cover has mild shelfwear with moderate soiling/staining, darkened spine. Spine is lightly creased with small chips at edges. Decorative endpapers. Name on front flyleaf. Pages are clean and unmarked. Binding is tight. Very nice copy.…

Paperback. Condición: Good- Very Good. 1st Printing. Solid with a crease and soiling on the spine, corner creases on the front cover and the previous owner's name in fountain pen ink on the front cover. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Condición: Good. Charles Boni New York 1930 12mo. 221 pages. moderate rubbing and age toning to wraps. binding secure. G+.

Condición: New.

Condición: New.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition. 221 pages. Very good condition that has slight discoloration on spine and back cover. (AA11).

Condición: Good. Good condition. No Dust Jacket (fiction, ireland, historical) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

1930 Paperback CONDITION: g.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First Edition. Charles Boni Paper Books. Introduction by James Stephens. No DJ; initial sales price (75?) provided. Cover and endpapers designed by Rockwell KENT. Some age-commensurate browning of the pages; otherwise, unmarked pages. This classic work has been reissued many times in many formats, but nothing compares with owning a copy in an early original state. More images and/or description can be sent on request. Condition: Very Good+. Rockwell KENT (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. First Thus. New York: Charles Boni, 1930. Originally published in 1923 under the pseudonym of "Michael Ireland." This is a Very Good copy of the First Edition Thus, issued in wraps and incorporating an introduction by the Irish poet James Stephens. Figgis, an Irish patriot, imagines a modern version of the Oisin saga. The illustrated cover is by Rockwell Kent. Moderate soiling to the covers, and showing a bit of wear on the spine. In an archival plastic protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Thus. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Rockwell Kent. Rockwell Kent (ilustrador). …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'The Return of the Hero' is a brilliant and satirical exploration of Irish mythology and the inevitable clash between ancient pagan values and the dawn of Christianity. The narrative follows the legendary Fenian hero OisÃ-n upon his return to Ireland after spending three centuries in the magical realm of TÃ-r na nÃ'g. To his dismay, he finds a land transformed, where the heroic feats of the Fianna have been replaced by the austere teachings and rituals of the Church.The core of the novel consists of a series of witty and profound dialogues between OisÃ-n and Saint Patrick. Through these spirited exchanges, Darrell Figgis juxtaposes the joy, courage, and naturalism of the old world with the moral complexities and dogma of the new. While OisÃ-n recounts the grand adventures and noble spirits of Fionn mac Cumhaill and his warriors, Saint Patrick attempts to guide the legendary hero toward a Christian salvation he barely understands.Rich in atmosphere and intellectual depth, 'The Return of the Hero' serves as both a tribute to the Fenian Cycle and a sharp-witted critique of social and religious institutionalism. It remains a significant work of the Irish Literary Revival, offering readers a unique blend of epic fantasy, philosophical debate, and timeless folklore.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'The Return of the Hero' is a satirical and imaginative exploration of Irish mythology, centering on the legendary return of OisÃ-n from the land of eternal youth, TÃ-r na nÃ'g. Finding himself in an Ireland transformed by the arrival of Christianity, OisÃ-n encounters Saint Patrick, leading to a profound and often humorous clash between the ancient pagan ideals of the Fenian warriors and the new moral order of the Church.Darrell Figgis masterfully weaves traditional lore with sharp philosophical inquiry, presenting a series of dialogues that interrogate the nature of heroism, faith, and the passage of time. The narrative captures the spirit of the Irish Literary Revival, breathing new life into the figures of Finn MacCumhaill and his companions through a modern literary lens. This work stands as a significant contribution to Celtic literature, blending the grandeur of epic legends with the nuance of early 20th-century fiction.Readers will find a compelling meditation on the loss of a mythical golden age and the enduring power of cultural memory. With its rich prose and deep roots in the Fenian Cycle, 'The Return of the Hero' remains a timeless classic of Irish storytelling and an essential text for those interested in the intersection of folklore and literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…