Gerald Griffin / Tales of My Neighborhood or Neighbourhood 2 volumes 1st ed 1836

Description: Tales of My Neighborhood [or Neighbourhood], 2 volumes Author: Griffin, Gerald Title: Tales of My Neighborhood [or Neighbourhood], 2 volumes Publication: Philadelphia: Carey, Lea and Blanchard, 1836 Edition: First American edition Description: First American edition. Hardcover. 2 volumes, 8vo, cloth backed buff boards, printed paper spine labels, light general wear, rubbing and soil to bindings, but still very good, occasional foxing to contents. A collection of tales set in Ireland. One of his late books, before he decided to give up the literary life. By 1833, Griffin was of the mind that writing was a "waste of time." In 1838, Griffin burned all of his unpublished manuscripts and joined the Congregation of Christian Brothers, a Catholic religious order which has as its special aim the education of children of the poor. Writing to an old friend he said "he felt a great deal happier in the practice of this daily routine than he ever did while roving about the great city, absorbed in the modest project of rivaling Shakespeare and throwing Scott in the shade." In 1839 his labors took him to the Cork area, where he contracted typhus and died in 1840 at the age of 36. He was considered one of the most talented Irish writers of his time. Early editions of this work are rare. Very Good. Seller ID: H23041 Subject: Literature RAREBOOKSTORE RareBookStore is a long-established eBay seller specializing in used and rare books in all fields-plus prints, ephemera, maps, music, photography, and the occasional painting. We sell good books at good prices and want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Be sure to add us to your "favorite" sellers and check back to see new items listed daily! We pride ourselves on our high standards, high eBay ratings, and helpful staff, so please contact us directly if you encounter any issues. Standard shipping is via USPS Media Mail. Expedited options are available at checkout. Payment is expected within 2 business days unless otherwise arranged. Our warehouse is staffed Monday-Friday and we respond to inquiries as quickly as possible. We hope you enjoy browsing our selection of great books. Happy reading!This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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