The Desire and Pursuit of the Whole, with a Foreword By W.H. Auden

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pp. 299, Dj clipped chipped and worn. “This ‘Romance of Modern Venice’, the last work of that mysterious man of letters and learning, Fr. Rolfe, self-styled Baron Corvo, was first published in 1934. Written in the days of poverty and despair that ended only with his death in Venice, it may be said that he gave his life for this book.”

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Number of pages 299
Original Title The Desire and Pursuit of the Whole, with a Foreword By W.H.Auden
Published Date 1953
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition Corner Clipped
Binding Hardcover
Size 8vo
Place of Publication London
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pp. 299, Dj clipped chipped and worn. “This ‘Romance of Modern Venice’, the last work of that mysterious man of letters and learning, Fr. Rolfe, self-styled Baron Corvo, was first published in 1934. Written in the days of poverty and despair that ended only with his death in Venice, it may be said that he gave his life for this book.”

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Weight 1 kg