Fialho D'Almeida — A Esquina

Lisboa , A M Teixeira & C. 1923. Leather. The fifth edition of this work by Portuguese author Fialho D'Almeida, reflecting the Portuguese literary and artistic approach. The fifth edition of this work by Fialho D'Almeida, comprising various pieces of fiction which highlight a Portuguese approach to literature and life, (for example in 'Ecritores Dramaticos e seu Publico', looking at the difficulties of theatrical art in Portugal) and the author's ideas, often associated with Symbolism and the Decadent movement. In the original Portuguese, originally published in 1903, and subtitled 'Journal of a Vagabond.' The best known work in this collection is the author's autobiography, with details on important passages in the author's life, and with considerations about his own literary work. In a quarter crushed morocco binding with the original wraps bound in with the volume. In a quarter crushed morocco binding with four raised bands and marbled boards. Externally very smart with only minor shelf wear and some edge wear, with minor rubbing to the spine and boards. Bound in with the volume are the original publisher's paper wraps. Internally, firmly bound. With a minor faint minor spotting only to the first few leaves, otherwise the pages are clean with only a touch of age toning, as usual. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .