1876 Scarce Edition - The Story Without an End by Friedrich Wilhelm Carové
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Author: Friedrich Wilhelm Carové. Translated by Sarah Austin, with a preface and key to the emblems by A. Bronson Alcott.
Title: The Story Without an End.
Publisher: New York: James Miller, Publisher, 647 Broadway, no date (1876).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 6 x 5 inches.
Pages: 93 pages + illustrated publisher's catalog.
Binding: Very good, near fine original decorative cloth binding in vibrant green with intricate black and gilt designs on the front cover and spine. The cover features a charming gilt vignette of a child looking at a star (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, gift note of a previous owner on the second blank page - as shown, rare light foxing or staining - as shown).
Illustrations: Illustrated with beautiful black-and-white engravings, including a frontispiece and detailed vignette illustrations that complement the poetic and allegorical text.
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies of this edition for sale worldwide).
The book: The Story Without an End is a timeless allegory that speaks to the beauty and interconnectedness of the natural world and the human spirit. Originally written in German by Carové, this edition is a sensitive translation by Sarah Austin, with a preface and key by A. Bronson Alcott, a leading transcendentalist. The text offers a profound exploration of the spiritual and emotional life of a child. This particular edition, with its exquisite illustrations and decorative binding, is both a collector’s piece and a testament to the enduring appeal of this philosophical fable.
The author: Friedrich Wilhelm Carové (1789–1852) was a German philosopher and writer. Known for his idealistic and transcendentalist views, Carové's works often delve into the symbolic and the spiritual, with The Story Without an End standing as his most famous contribution to literature.
The translators and contributors: Sarah Austin (1793–1867) was an accomplished translator known for her ability to bring German literary and philosophical works to English-speaking audiences. A. Bronson Alcott (1799–1888), a prominent figure in the transcendentalist movement, adds depth to this edition with his insightful preface and key to the emblems.