The Bells by Edgar Allen Poe - 1881
Own an exquisite copy of Edgar Allen Poe's poetry, "The Bells." Beautifully illustrated with some minor shelf ware, this copy is an excellent piece for any collector.
The cover's illustration and gilt have not faded, despite a publication date of 1881. The binding is a bit loose with the front board and end paper beginning to separate, but all pages are intact and none are missing. It appears to have been used to press flowers by a previous owner, and there are some dark stains on a few of the pages.
This highly collectible antiquarian book also has some bumping to corners, scratches, and normal shelf ware associated with an antique volume. There are also some light pencil marks on the back boards and end paper. Overall, a solid copy of a classic from a much renowned author.
The poem examines time and human emotions through bell metaphors across four stanzas. The first stanza celebrates the joyful tinkling of sleigh bells, symbolizing childhood innocence. The second stanza conveys the resonant sound of wedding bells, marking love and union. The third stanza introduces alarm bells, signaling danger and life's challenges, shifting to themes of fear. Finally, the mournful tolling of death bells reflects mortality and sorrow. Ultimately, "The Bells" poignantly illustrates life's cyclical nature, intertwining joy and sorrow, while Poe's onomatopoeia and repetition amplify its emotional depth.
Own an exquisite copy of Edgar Allen Poe's poetry, "The Bells." Beautifully illustrated with some minor shelf ware, this copy is an excellent piece for any collector.
The cover's illustration and gilt have not faded, despite a publication date of 1881. The binding is a bit loose with the front board and end paper beginning to separate, but all pages are intact and none are missing. It appears to have been used to press flowers by a previous owner, and there are some dark stains on a few of the pages.
This highly collectible antiquarian book also has some bumping to corners, scratches, and normal shelf ware associated with an antique volume. There are also some light pencil marks on the back boards and end paper. Overall, a solid copy of a classic from a much renowned author.
The poem examines time and human emotions through bell metaphors across four stanzas. The first stanza celebrates the joyful tinkling of sleigh bells, symbolizing childhood innocence. The second stanza conveys the resonant sound of wedding bells, marking love and union. The third stanza introduces alarm bells, signaling danger and life's challenges, shifting to themes of fear. Finally, the mournful tolling of death bells reflects mortality and sorrow. Ultimately, "The Bells" poignantly illustrates life's cyclical nature, intertwining joy and sorrow, while Poe's onomatopoeia and repetition amplify its emotional depth.
Own an exquisite copy of Edgar Allen Poe's poetry, "The Bells." Beautifully illustrated with some minor shelf ware, this copy is an excellent piece for any collector.
The cover's illustration and gilt have not faded, despite a publication date of 1881. The binding is a bit loose with the front board and end paper beginning to separate, but all pages are intact and none are missing. It appears to have been used to press flowers by a previous owner, and there are some dark stains on a few of the pages.
This highly collectible antiquarian book also has some bumping to corners, scratches, and normal shelf ware associated with an antique volume. There are also some light pencil marks on the back boards and end paper. Overall, a solid copy of a classic from a much renowned author.
The poem examines time and human emotions through bell metaphors across four stanzas. The first stanza celebrates the joyful tinkling of sleigh bells, symbolizing childhood innocence. The second stanza conveys the resonant sound of wedding bells, marking love and union. The third stanza introduces alarm bells, signaling danger and life's challenges, shifting to themes of fear. Finally, the mournful tolling of death bells reflects mortality and sorrow. Ultimately, "The Bells" poignantly illustrates life's cyclical nature, intertwining joy and sorrow, while Poe's onomatopoeia and repetition amplify its emotional depth.