Author: May Kendall; Andrew Lang
Title: &Apos;That Very Mab&Apos;
Description: London, Longmans, Green, and Co, 1885. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this very scarce fantasy satire of society by Andrew Lang and May Kendall. The first edition of this very scarce work.A brilliant fantasy novel, written in collaboration between May Kendall and Andrew Lang.'That Very Mab' is an enchanting novel, reminaging Shakespeare's Queen Mab, who appeared in 'Romeo and Juliet&apos. Mab is the queen of the fairies, who was also reimagined in Shelley's poem 'Queen Mab&apos.Though fantastical, this novel is also satirical in tone, poking fun at contemporary civilisation, in particular the science and politics of the day. Lang is best known for his colourful series of fairy books, of which Kendall was attributed the abridgment. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light discolouration to the spine and extremities of the boards. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A few minor marks to the boards and spine. Front hinge is tender, rear hinge is starting but firm. Internally, binding is strained in places. Pages are very lightly age-toned and clean with the occasional scattered spot. Gift inscription to the half-title. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

Keywords: 'That Very Mab' may kendall andrew lang fantasy may kendall None


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