Sophia Trenton. A moral poem
by Bacon, Leonard
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About This Item
Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press, 1920. Staplebound. 27, [1]pp., wraps. 9.75 x 6.5 in. Toning to edges of covers; else Very Good. First separate printing of an original work by the poet and professor who won the Pilitzer in 1941. A poem in 96 octets tells the story of Sophia Trenton who attends Barnard College, becomes obsessed with a professor who introduces her to the Romanticists, makes a life-long friend, and earns a doctorate in literature. With several references to World War One. "Phi Beta Kappa poem at Stanford University, June 19, 1920. Reprinted from the Chapter proceedings.".
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- Bookseller
- Bolerium Books Inc., ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 304829
- Title
- Sophia Trenton. A moral poem
- Author
- Bacon, Leonard
- Format/Binding
- Staplebound
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press
- Place of Publication
- Stanford, CA
- Date Published
- 1920
- Bookseller catalogs
- Poetry; Education; Women; World War I; Pulitzer prize;
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Bolerium Books Inc., ABAA/ILAB
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