THE DEVIL TO PAY. Acting E#dition for the Festival of the Friends of Centerbury Cathedral, 1939
by Sayers, Dorothy L
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- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- A very good copy browned around all edges, but a solid copy
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Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States
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About This Item
Canterbury: H J. Goulden Limited, 1939. First edition thus. softcover. A very good copy browned around all edges, but a solid copy. 12mo. In this play, Dorothy L. Sayers reworked the legend of Faustus as a serious 'comedy,' presenting Faustus as one who chooses wicked means as an end to an admirable goal: the relief of suffering (while becoming entirely focused on his own supposed satisfactions). In the last scene, in the Court of Heaven, Azrael, angel of the souls of the dead, claims Faustus' soul, opposing Mephistopheles' claim. With the knowledge of good and evil returned to him, Faustus finally accepts that his evil must be cleansed, with Mephistopheles serving as the agent of that purgation. Faustus accepts his need for cleansing, trusting that the divine Judge/Court President, will indeed in mercy meet him at the very gates of hell, finally redeemed. Perfect bound in the original printed wrappers. 63 pages.
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- Bookseller
- Ed Smith Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 15393
- Title
- THE DEVIL TO PAY. Acting E#dition for the Festival of the Friends of Centerbury Cathedral, 1939
- Author
- Sayers, Dorothy L
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - A very good copy browned around all edges, but a solid copy
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition thus
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- H J. Goulden Limited
- Place of Publication
- Canterbury
- Date Published
- 1939
- Keywords
- Dorothy L Sayers, Faustus, playm Mephistopheles
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Ed Smith Books
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Bainbridge Island, Washington
About Ed Smith Books
Ed Smith Books specializes in better condition modern literary first editions, signed books, photographic monographs, screen and theater related material and pop culture. We offer appraisals for books and photographs. We are located a short ferry ride from downtown Seattle, WA on Bainbridge Island. Since 1985 (ABAA since 1995). Two authors we specialize in are Charles Bukowski and Hunter S Thompson. Open by appointment.
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- First Edition
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- 12mo
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