The Hague: Mouton, 1968. Hardcover. An intensive analysis of Sir Philip Sidney's English sonnet series "Astrophel and Stella" which examines the poets philosophical relation to love. The analysis is based on the author's doctural dissertation and consists of five chapters on versification, rhyme schemes, vocabulary, rhetoric, and imagery. A critical review of the book by Joan Rees is laid in.

8vo. In brown cloth covered boards with gilt title stamp to spine. Previous owner's stamp to bottom edge of text block. Interior pristine. Signed and inscribed by Cooper (the author) on the first free endpage. The inscription reads "To Russel Kacher, With my best wishes for a rewarding career of learning and teaching." Index, 183 pages. POE/111506. Near Fine.

Item #18921

Price: $75.00