Richard Schaukal — Gedichte

München, Georg Müller, 1918. Cloth. Signed German poetry collection from significant Austrian writer Richard von Schaukal. In publisher's original binding.Signed by the author with a dedication to the front free endpaper.Published in the original German.The first poetry collection from significant Moravia-born Austrian writer Richard von Schaukal, originally published in 1893. His early poetry was greatly inspired by the Decadent movement sweeping Europe at the end of the 19th century. As a member of the contemporary literary scene, Schaukal corresponded with the likes of Herman Hesse and Heinrich Mann, among many others. Well-known later titles of his include the 1904 novel Mimi Lynx and 1906 short-story collection Eros Thanatos. In publisher's original binding. Externally, smart but delicate with a few small tears, most visible to the rear. Slight marking and pencil inscription, again to the rear. Signed by the author with dedication to the front free endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Binding becomes more tender towards the front and rear of the text block. Pages bright and clean with only subtle spotting to the first and last few pages and the odd small tear. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .