"Lalla Rookh" by Thomas Moore is a magnificent journey into the heart of 19th-century narrative poetry, presenting an exquisite "Oriental romance." This celebrated work invites readers into a world of enchanting landscapes and timeless passions, all masterfully woven within a unique frame story structure. At its core, "Lalla Rookh" unfolds through a series of captivating love stories, each delivered by fictional poets and storytellers as part of a larger, overarching narrative. Set against a richly imagined backdrop of the ...
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"Lalla Rookh" by Thomas Moore is a magnificent journey into the heart of 19th-century narrative poetry, presenting an exquisite "Oriental romance." This celebrated work invites readers into a world of enchanting landscapes and timeless passions, all masterfully woven within a unique frame story structure. At its core, "Lalla Rookh" unfolds through a series of captivating love stories, each delivered by fictional poets and storytellers as part of a larger, overarching narrative. Set against a richly imagined backdrop of the Orient, the poem explores themes of devotion, sacrifice, and the enduring power of love. Moore's lyrical verse creates a vibrant tapestry of emotion and imagery, transporting the reader to exotic realms of beauty and drama. A cornerstone of English narrative poetry, "Lalla Rookh" remains a cherished classic. Its intricate storytelling, evocative settings, and exploration of universal human experiences continue to resonate, offering a profound and beautiful literary escape. Discover the grandeur and lyrical artistry that cemented "Lalla Rookh" as a masterpiece of its era, a testament to enduring romantic narrative. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of Lalla Rookh to cart. $7.50, good condition, Sold by Dunaway Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Saint Louis, MO, UNITED STATES, published by Henry Altemus.
Add this copy of Lalla Rookh to cart. $9.93, very good condition, Sold by Vashon Island Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Vashon, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1862 by Crosby and Nichols.
Add this copy of Lalla Rookh to cart. $10.00, very good condition, Sold by Night Lights rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Olancha, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1889 by H. Altemus Co..
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Very good. No dust jacket. dark green cover with gilt floral design, spine still bright. 273 p., 1 leaf of plates. : ill.; 16 cm. Includes Illustrations. Title vignette.
Add this copy of Lalla Rookh to cart. $10.00, fair condition, Sold by Dunaway Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Saint Louis, MO, UNITED STATES, published by Thomas Y. Crowell & Company.
Add this copy of Lalla Rookh to cart. $11.40, fair condition, Sold by Redux Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wyoming, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1841 by Unknown.
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Fair. Fair hardcover. No DJ. 3 X 5" mini book. Date of 1841 gilded on spine. No publisher found. Text unmarked. Pages foxed. A tear/hole on front end paper. Covers (black with gilt lettering and design on spine) show edge wear with rubbing/scuffing and bumped corners. Spine edge wear. Binding still fairly tight.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
Add this copy of Lalla Rookh to cart. $12.00, good condition, Sold by Websters Bookstore Cafe rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from State College, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by W B Conkey Company.
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Good. Undated edition. Blue boards with brown/black art. Moderate edge wear, light soiling to cover. Small mark on front end papers. Cover page and back end papers contain light foxing. Otherwise, clean pages and tight binding.
Add this copy of Lalla Rookh to cart. $15.00, very good condition, Sold by MyLibraryMarket rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Waynesville, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1868 by George Routledge and Sons Ltd.
Add this copy of Lalla Rookh; an Oriental Romance. a New Edition, to cart. $15.00, fair condition, Sold by Peter L Masi - Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Montague, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1847 by C.S. Francis & Co, NY; Joseph H. Francis, Boston.
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1847, C.S. Francis & Co, NY; Joseph H. Francis, Boston
Add this copy of Lalla Rookh to cart. $19.00, good condition, Sold by Burnt_Biscuit_Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newnan, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1884 by Thomas Y. Crowell Company.
Add this copy of Lalla Rookh to cart. $19.50, fair condition, Sold by Quirky Used Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Albuquerque, NM, UNITED STATES, published 1895 by Henry Altemus.
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Fair. Hardbound. Pretty little book with gold foil design on front board depicting a forest and a winged figure playing twin flutes. Design imprinted onto beige cloth wrapped boards. Gilt is faded. Former library book and has former library name stamped on the inside in various places. The old card pocket and date due stickers have been removed, with discard stamps throughout. Cloth of the boards and along spine strip has darkened throughout the decades. Dented and worn corner tips. Worn spine ends. Book cocks. Gold staining on top edge of textblock is faded. Splitting in hinges between paste-downs and FEP. Sewn binding is in good shape. Original red ribbon bookmarker is still in place. 273 pages.
