Elliott Coleman was an American author and literary critic, born in 1912 and passed away in 1980. He was a prominent figure in the literary world, known for his contributions to the study of poetry and his work in promoting the importance of literature. Coleman’s literary style can be described as intellectual and analytical, often exploring complex themes and ideas.
As a critic, Coleman was influenced by the modernist movement and the works of T.S. Eliot. He played a significant role in shaping the genre of literary criticism, particularly in the mid-20th century. Coleman’s notable works include “The New Poets of England and America,” which showcased emerging poets of the time, and “The Melville Log,” a comprehensive study of Herman Melville’s life and works.
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1967: Poems of Byron, Keats, and Shelley, selected and edited by Elliott Coleman, International Collectors Library
$180.00The 1967 edition of “Poems of Byron, Keats, and Shelley” is a collection of selected works from three of the most renowned poets of the Romantic era. Edited by Elliott Coleman, the volume includes complete shorter works and skillfully excerpted long poems, such as “Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage,” “Prometheus Unbound,” and “To a Skylark.” The book is part of “The World’s Great Poetry” series of the International Collectors Library and is bound in a soft tan Marie Antoinette replica binding with 24K gold decoration, top edges coated with real gold, and a matching ribbon marker.
The original binding of the volume, on which this replica was based, encased a copy of the Iliad bound by Derome the Younger for Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France. The design of Derome’s binding was adapted by American artist Rafael Palacios for this Collectors Library volume, retaining much of the decoration intact. The book is a collectible item, unopened and unread, and includes the original inlay from ICL with the presentation of the work and the Marie Antoinette binding.
$210.00