1936 The Spleen by Matthew Green, Vintage Book, Methuen & Co. Ltd.

1936 The Spleen by Matthew Green, Vintage Book, Methuen & Co. Ltd.

A 1936 reprint of Matthew Green’s witty 18th-century poem The Spleen, edited with introduction, notes, and appendices by W.H. Williams, M.A. This scholarly edition explores Green’s humorous yet insightful reflections on health, cheerfulness, and moderation, offering timeless advice wrapped in elegant satire. Includes rich historical context and extensive annotations for modern readers to appreciate the work’s literary charm.

This smaller book is in overall fair to good condition for its age:

• Cover: wear at edges and corners (curled)
• Spine: wear at ends, ding near the middle
• Pages: overall good condition with a few age marks, underlining on at least one page. Most all pages are clean
• Edges: light age marks/spots

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