Matthew Arnold — Empedocles on Etna: A Dramatic Poem

Portland , Thomas B. Mosher , 1900. First edition. Paperback. One of fifty copies printed by Thomas B. Mosher of Matthew Arnold's closet drama, 'Empedocles on Etna&apos. Limited edition of 50 copies. Another limited edition of 450 copies by Mosher was published the same year, of which copies are more common.In the original card covers, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.This edition printed by Thomas Bird Mosher, an American publisher out of Portland, Maine notable for his contributions to the private press movement in the United States. His book styles reflected those of William Pickering and the Whittinghams, the books of the Bodley Head, the Daniel Press, the Eragny Press and Charles Ricketts of the Vale Press, among others. Empedocles on Etna is a dramatic poem or closet drama in two acts written by the Victorian poet-critic Matthew Arnold. The poem describes the philosophic contemplations and suicidal ravings of the ancient Greek philosopher Empedocles and his legendary death in the fires of Mount Etna on Sicily. In the original card covers, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, back strip lifting from the spine. Minor toning to the covers. Dust wrapper is also toned, with a couple spots. Mild edge wear. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good/Very Good.