{"title":"Criticism \u0026 Essays New","description":"\u003cp\u003eSharp minds at work, our Criticism \u0026amp; Essays collection delivers insightful reflections on literature, culture, and the ideas shaping intellectual life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shiva-naipaul-an-unfinished-journey-first-edition","title":"An Unfinished Journey, Shiva Naipaul — 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; mso-hyphenate: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eAs New:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003e The book is in pristine, original condition as if just published. No signs of use or handling. The dust jacket (if present) is equally flawless. This grade applies to any book that has remained untouched in storage for years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFirst edition, first printing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA posthumously assembled collection of essays and unfinished work by Shiva Naipaul, exploring themes of travel, identity, postcolonial society, and political upheaval across regions such as India, Sri Lanka, and Australia. The pieces combine reportage and reflective essay, often examining cultural conflict, historical change, and the author’s personal responses to displacement, family, and global politics.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568146936147,"sku":"1682era","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/57_d4b9f3ce-bd5d-4bab-b81a-ac12ec2a99d7.jpg?v=1765458814"},{"product_id":"spirit-of-place-lawrence-durrell-first-edition","title":"Spirit Of Place, Lawrence Durrell — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"690\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original dust jacket shows virtually no signs of shelf wear, with blemishes limited to a minute crease at the head of the spine and a few faint handling marks consistent with the jacket's colouring. Otherwise immaculate, with all artwork and lettering bright and vibrant. Jacket now protected in a plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original cloth binding remains in excellent condition, displaying no noticeable shelf wear. Boards are clean, with gilt lettering sharp, bright, and well-defined. Binding is square and tight. Text block is clean and well-preserved. Internally, pages remain clean, fresh, and tidy throughout, appearing unread. A particularly handsome copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"706\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"1259\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFirst edition published by Faber \u0026amp; Faber, London, 1969. A desirable first printing. Durrell's travel writing is highly regarded for its literary quality, combining memoir, cultural observation, history, and landscape description in a style uniquely his own. First editions of his major works remain increasingly collectible, particularly in such well-preserved condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1652\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eSpirit of Place\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of essays, reflections, and travel writings drawn from Durrell's experiences across the Mediterranean and beyond. Rich in atmosphere and intellectual curiosity, the volume explores the relationship between geography, culture, history, and personal experience, revealing the profound influence that place exerted upon Durrell's imagination and literary work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568166760787,"sku":"2033-RM-F-VG-21","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/57_2bf0f2bf-f02e-4f8e-87cf-0bc6e888668e.jpg?v=1765459225"},{"product_id":"delight-j-b-priestley-first-edition-with-dust-jacket","title":"Delight, J. B. 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Internally, pages are tightly bound, clean, and fresh throughout, appearing unread and showing no signs of handling or use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"630\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eFirst edition published by William Heinemann, London, 1949. A desirable first printing by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJ. B. Priestley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, one of the most influential British literary figures of the twentieth century. Issued in the immediate post-war period, \u003cem data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eDelight\u003c\/em\u003e represents Priestley’s reflective and celebratory observations on everyday life, showcasing the wit, humanity, and keen social insight that made him one of Britain's most widely read authors. Copies retaining the original dust jacket are increasingly scarce and particularly sought after by Priestley collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eRather than a novel, \u003cem data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eDelight\u003c\/em\u003e is a charming collection of essays in which Priestley reflects upon the simple pleasures, experiences, and curiosities of modern life. Written with warmth, humour, and characteristic perceptiveness, the work offers an affectionate meditation on the small delights that enrich everyday existence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568175313235,"sku":"2048-EV-FR-VG-23","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/57_bbe1c7dd-410a-43a3-af05-d8c7b9fc223c.jpg?v=1765459285"},{"product_id":"jane-austen-in-a-social-context-david-monaghan-first-edition","title":"Jane Austen in a Social Context, David Monaghan — 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"567\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original dust jacket shows light edgewear and faint creasing at the spine’s tail. Damage present at the extremities, including a large piece missing from the spine’s head and a small tear to one corner. Panels remain clean overall, with cover artwork still bright and attractive. Publisher’s original cloth binding shows touches of shelf wear at the extremities but remains excellent overall, with clean cloth and sharp, well-defined gilt. Binding square and firm. Internally, the pages remain bright, clean and fresh, appearing little read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"584\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eFirst edition published by Macmillan, London, 1981. A scholarly literary study by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDavid Monaghan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e examining the fiction of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJane Austen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e through the lens of class, society, and historical context. Academic first editions on Austen criticism from this period remain of continuing interest to collectors and researchers in nineteenth-century literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eA critical examination of Austen’s novels exploring the social structures, moral assumptions, and cultural environment underpinning her fiction, situating her work within the broader context of Georgian and Regency society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53066501947731,"sku":"3159-RM-F-VG-21","price":34.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_4805f161-5194-442e-bb5e-9bd69f63cdf8.jpg?v=1772125529"},{"product_id":"the-antioch-review-special-double-issue-fall-winter-1970-1971","title":"The Antioch Review, Special Double Issue:Fall\/Winter 1970 - 1971","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e: Publisher's original softcover binding shows light wear at extremities, with mild bumping and small nicks along the panel edges. One small indentation on the front cover, sunning across the binding and spine, but clean overall. Binding square and tight. Internally, the pages remain bright, clean and fresh, showing little handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"302\"\u003eSpecial double issue of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Antioch Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Fall\/Winter 1970–1971. Scarce as a complete issue, particularly with the loosely inserted \u003cem data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"218\"\u003eThe War in Vietnam Prospectus\u003c\/em\u003e, which adds significant interest for collectors of political and literary ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"302\"\u003eA literary and cultural journal presenting essays, fiction, and commentary from the early 1970s, accompanied by a separately inserted prospectus examining the Vietnam War and its broader implications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53166189248851,"sku":"3195-RM-R-VG-23","price":25.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_1b0b1977-0386-4503-ad22-6c795496decd.jpg?v=1773845471"},{"product_id":"kiplings-mind-and-art-1st-edition-ex-library","title":"Kipling's Mind and Art — 1st Edition, Ex-Library","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eOriginal dust jacket price-clipped, showing minor edgewear with surface marks and scratches to the panels and age-related toning along the upper portion of the front panel. Annotation in silver pen present to the spine of both jacket and binding. Publisher’s original cloth exhibits mild wear with curling to corners and bumping at the head and foot of the spine; decorative elements remain clean and clearly defined. Ex-library markings throughout, including stamps to text block edges and endpapers, with residue to pastedowns. Binding remains sound. Internally, contents are bright, clean, and fresh overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"667\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"665\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eEdinburgh \u0026amp; London; Oliver and Boyd, 1964. First edition, edited by Andrew Rutherford. Ex-library copy issued in publisher’s original cloth with dust jacket. Scholarly critical anthology containing essays by major twentieth-century literary critics including \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGeorge Orwell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eEdmund Wilson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLionel Trilling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, examining the literary achievement and intellectual legacy of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRudyard Kipling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"526\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"565\"\u003eKipling’s Mind and Art\u003c\/em\u003e gathers a series of critical essays examining the themes, style, and cultural context of Rudyard Kipling’s writing. Contributors explore Kipling’s literary achievement, reputation, and influence through a range of scholarly and critical perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53220915249491,"sku":"3227-EV-F-G-21","price":18.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_24fb0313-cd37-4bcf-b34b-226018a6536f.jpg?v=1774967195"},{"product_id":"the-second-thoughts-of-an-idle-fellow-jerome-k-jerome-first-edition","title":"The Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow, Jerome K. Jerome - 1st Edition","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"9ea348fc-1d09-425e-8af1-b216884642e8\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-55\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pt-12 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"user\" data-message-id=\"9ea348fc-1d09-425e-8af1-b216884642e8\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden items-end rtl:items-start\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:4bf2db01-29ee-48f3-872e-b0054c348d6f-70\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-56\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"9ab31005-dfab-477f-b59f-f426553fe025\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"460\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e: Publisher’s original cloth binding shows mild wear at extremities, with heavy rubbing across the spine, which is slightly sunned though gilt lettering remains crisp and legible. Corners show bumping and curling, and faint marks and light staining is present across the boards. Binding remains firm and square. Internally, pages show light handling with scattered foxing throughout, though contents remain clean and tidy overall. A sound copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"477\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eFirst edition, Hurst and Blackett, London, 1898, issued in original publisher’s cloth. A desirable late-Victorian essay collection by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJerome K. Jerome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, increasingly sought after in first edition form, particularly in original cloth condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eA collection of humorous essays and reflective pieces showcasing Jerome’s wit, observational humour, and commentary on everyday life and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53235404603731,"sku":"2089-RM-F-VG-21","price":36.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/57_e7fe090b-706a-4461-aeb4-e019664917d9.jpg?v=1773337959"},{"product_id":"the-life-romantic-richard-le-gallienne-1st-edition","title":"The Life Romantic, Richard Le Gallienne — 1st Edition","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"596017db-9673-4f24-9049-17e0a453e76a\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-45\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pt-12 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"user\" data-message-id=\"596017db-9673-4f24-9049-17e0a453e76a\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden items-end rtl:items-start\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:fcb6438a-6a6e-4de5-8eb3-442885f4a2b0-53\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-46\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"e203d67a-5c33-45c2-ba75-521f4876e90b\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"469\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"29\"\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Publisher’s original cloth showing minimal wear with light rubbing to extremities. Spine very slightly sunned, gilt dulled but clean and fully legible. Boards bear faint surface marking yet remain largely clean, with black lettering bold and clear. Binding protected in a plastic sleeve and remains firm and square. Early leaves lightly handled with scattered foxing, otherwise internally bright and clean. A sound and well-preserved copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"486\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eFirst edition, published in London by Hurst and Blackett, 1901. Original publisher’s cloth binding. An early twentieth-century literary work by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRichard Le Gallienne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a prominent figure of the fin-de-siècle literary scene associated with aesthetic and romantic movements. 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