Nordic Twilight
by E. M. Forster
- Used
- Condition
- Very Good Indeed
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Macmillan & Co. Ltd, 1940. Brochure/Pamphlet. Very Good Indeed. 7.5" by 5". None. A fascinating Macmillan War Pamphlet written by E. M. Forster as propaganda to increase morale during the Second World War. This work was released as a piece of propaganda for Macmillan Publishers, and explores the effect of war and Forster's opinions on the matter, opening with the lines, 'This pamphlet is propaganda. I believe that if the Nazis won they would destroy our civilisation. I want to say why I think this. I want to persuade others to think as I do.'Written by E. M. Forster (1879-1970) an English essayist and writer whose most important novels include 'A Room with a View' and 'A Passage to India'. During the 1930s and 1940s, he was a broadcaster on BBC Radio. He received sixteen nominations for the Nobel Prize in Literature.An intriguing piece of British history, written by an important British writer. In the original paper wraps. Externally generally smart, with some discolouration to the edges. Prior owner's inscription to the front wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a touch spotted. Very Good Indeed
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Details
- Seller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 785R16
- Title
- Nordic Twilight
- Author
- E. M. Forster
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Brochure/Pamphlet
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Macmillan & Co. Ltd
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1940
- Size
- 7.5" by 5"
- Keywords
- Nordic Twilight E M Forster Macmillan War Pamphlets Second World War E M Forster
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Rooke Books
Biblio member since 2007
BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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