1905 Seven Deadly Sins Thomas Dekker Lust Gluttony Greed Sloth Wrath Envy Pride
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1905 Seven Deadly Sins Thomas Dekker Lust Gluttony Greed Sloth Wrath Envy Pride
A scarce limited-edition 20th-century printing of Thomas Dekkers famous 17th-century play, “The Seven Deadly Sins of London.” In this work, Dekker examines the seven deadly sins as they manifest themselves in London. The author uses allegorical coaches to represent the sins, which he contends are prevalent throughout the city and responsible for bringing plague and destruction. The preface addresses the readers, warning them of the potential dangers of misunderstanding and misinterpreting the book. Dekker calls for a fair evaluation of the work and challenges readers to confront their own biases and judgments. The book serves as a moral and social commentary on the state of London during Dekkers time, with the goal of illuminating the destructive nature of the seven deadly sins within the city.
This specific printing was limited to a mere 250 copies!
Item number: #40714
Price: $499
DEKKER, Thomas
The Seven Deadly Sinnes of London: Drawn in seuen seuerall Coaches, Through the seuen seuerall Gates of the Citie. Bringing the Plague with them. Opus septem Dierum.
London: Cambridge University Press Warehouse, 1905. Limited edition
Details:
Collation: Complete
[4], 92, [2]
Language: English
Binding: Vellum; tight and secure
Size: ~9in X 7in (22.5cm x 18cm)
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40714
A scarce limited-edition 20th-century printing of Thomas Dekkers famous 17th-century play, “The Seven Deadly Sins of London.” In this work, Dekker examines the seven deadly sins as they manifest themselves in London. The author uses allegorical coaches to represent the sins, which he contends are prevalent throughout the city and responsible for bringing plague and destruction. The preface addresses the readers, warning them of the potential dangers of misunderstanding and misinterpreting the book. Dekker calls for a fair evaluation of the work and challenges readers to confront their own biases and judgments. The book serves as a moral and social commentary on the state of London during Dekkers time, with the goal of illuminating the destructive nature of the seven deadly sins within the city.
This specific printing was limited to a mere 250 copies!
Item number: #40714
Price: $499
DEKKER, Thomas
The Seven Deadly Sinnes of London: Drawn in seuen seuerall Coaches, Through the seuen seuerall Gates of the Citie. Bringing the Plague with them. Opus septem Dierum.
London: Cambridge University Press Warehouse, 1905. Limited edition
Details:
Collation: Complete
[4], 92, [2]
Language: English
Binding: Vellum; tight and secure
Size: ~9in X 7in (22.5cm x 18cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
40714
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1905 Seven Deadly Sins Thomas Dekker Lust Gluttony Greed Sloth Wrath Envy Pride
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