Michael Arlen — The Crooked Coronet

London, William Heinemann Ltd, 1937 . First edition. Cloth. A well-presented first edition of this uncommon collection of short stories, written by Michael Arlen. First edition. Bound in the publisher's original smart blue cloth. Written by Bulgarian-born essayist, short-story writer, novelist and playwright, Michael Arlen, who wrote in a wide variety of genres, from gothic horror to satire and romance. This particular work is a compilation of some of Arlen's short stories, with each story title commencing with the 'Legend of..&apos. With eleven short stories altogether, entitled 'The Crooked Coronet and Other Misrepresentations of the Real Facts of Life', each written with a humourous, satirical edge. Bound in the publisher's original cloth. Externally, lovely, with light shelf wear and a little fading to the spine. The odd spot to the fore edge. Internally, firmly bound with bright, clean pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .