1932 First Limited Edition Signed by Irish Writer Liam O'Flaherty - The Wild Swan And Other Stories.
(Description)
Author: Liam O'Flaherty.
Title: The Wild Swan And Other Stories.
Publisher: London, William Jackson (& Joiner & Steele), 1932. First Limited Edition Signed by Irish Writer Liam O'Flaherty #356/500 copies.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 10" X 6.5".
Pages: 60 pages.
Binding: Near fine original full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Near fine content (bright, tight and clean - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the nice frontispiece portrait.
Estimate : (USD 150 - USD 200)
The book: A captivating First Limited Edition of "The Wild Swan And Other Stories," hand-signed by the acclaimed Irish writer Liam O'Flaherty. This edition, being #356 out of a limited print of 500 copies, is a treasure for bibliophiles and aficionados of Irish literature. Its stories resonate with O'Flaherty's characteristic depth of emotion, vividly portraying the landscapes and souls of Ireland.
The author: Liam O'Flaherty (1896-1984) was an Irish novelist and short story writer, considered one of the significant modern writers in the Irish Gaelic revival. Hailing from the Aran Islands, his works are grounded in a raw and powerful exploration of rural life, with a profound depth of compassion and an acute awareness of the human condition. O'Flaherty's tales often delve into themes of nature, the struggle for existence, and the human psyche.