A deluxe Franklin Library first edition presenting two plays by Thornton Wilder (1897-1975). "The Alcestiad" borrows from the Greek mythological figure Alcestis who was the focus of Euripides's play "Alcestis." The brief "Drunken Sisters" is described as a Satyr play. With a special introductory note by Brooks Atkinson, and a foreword by the author's sister Isabel Wilder. With illustrations by Daniel Maffia. Issued as part of the publisher's First Edition Society series which preceded the Harper & Row trade edition. One of an unspecified number in a limited edition. --- Bound in full olive bonded leather covers with two raised bands on spine. Text presented on quality papers. Spine titling, elaborate decorations to covers and spine, and textblock edges all in bright gilt. Orange silk moire endpapers, with matching sewn-in satin ribbon placemarker. Volume lacks a dust jacket (as issued). --- An about-Fine copy: bright, newish and probably unread.; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; xxvii, (12), 13-170 pages
Title: The Alcestiad, or, A Life in the Sun -and- The Drunken Sisters (Franklin Library First Edition Society series)
Edition: First Edition
Location Published: Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, The Franklin Library: 1977
Binding: Leather
Book Condition: Fine with no dust jacket
Categories: >>Fine Bindings, >>Drama/Theatre; Movies/TV
Stock No.: 87113
