{"product_id":"the-complete-english-poems-john-donne-1st-folio-society-edition","title":"The Complete English Poems, John Donne — 1st Folio Society Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_79cd69af242cc793-465\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: London, The Folio Society, 2005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Large 8vo, pp. [xxxviii], 438.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_79cd69af242cc793-466\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Near Fine; Very Good slipcase. The quarter red leather binding remains exceedingly bright and tight, with no discernible fading to the gilt-lettered spine and sharp, unbumped corners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2\"\u003e. The pictorial cloth boards, featuring an intricate arched design by Jane Lydbury, are clean and vibrant, showing no signs of shelf-wear or rubbing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4\"\u003e. Internally, the text block is pristine; the Caxton Wove paper is remarkably fresh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,6\"\u003e, entirely free from foxing, blemishes, or age-toning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,8\"\u003e, and the binding is wonderfully tight, suggesting the book is largely unread. The accompanying red slipcase is structurally sound but bears a few faint, superficial scuff marks and minor shelf-wear to the panels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" id=\"p-rc_79cd69af242cc793-467\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"citation-1198 citation-end-1198\"\u003eFirst Printing of The Folio Society’s beautifully crafted edition of John Donne’s poetry, issued as part of their highly acclaimed 'The Folio Poets' series\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1197 citation-end-1197\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_79cd69af242cc793-468\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1196 citation-end-1196\"\u003eThe text for this edition follows the 1996 printing of the 1971 Penguin Books edition\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1195 citation-end-1195\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-1194 citation-end-1194\"\u003eIt is elevated by the striking, specially commissioned wood engravings of Jane Lydbury and an insightful introduction by Andrew Motion\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1193 citation-end-1193\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The volume is elegantly typeset in Baskerville and bound by The Bath Press in quarter leather with cloth sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,6\"\u003e. Folio Society editions from this series, particularly in such well-preserved condition, remain highly desirable among collectors of both fine bindings and English poetry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" id=\"p-rc_79cd69af242cc793-469\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1192 citation-end-1192\"\u003eNo poet has been more wilfully contradictory or intensely passionate than John Donne.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e A master of the metaphysical conceit, Donne’s work forges unforgettable connections between extremes of physical desire and spiritual devotion. From the biting satire and tender elegance of his secular love poems to the agonizing religious complexities of his later verse, he conveys an astonishing breadth of human emotion. This magnificent illustrated edition brings together the entirety of his English poetic output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2\"\u003e, presenting his complex arguments and raw emotional energy in a format befitting one of English literature's most brilliant and enduring voices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54160451666259,"sku":"4401","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260623_103604.jpg?v=1782973832","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-complete-english-poems-john-donne-1st-folio-society-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}