Folio Society - Mikhail Lermontov - A Hero Of Our Time - 1st/1st
Item History & Price
D’ARTAGNAN BOOKS This is a first edition in very good condition. It was published by The Folio Society in 1980. This book was translated by Reginald Merton, has an introduction by Peter Forster, and lithographs by Dodie Masterman.
'A Hero Of Our Time was the only novel written by one of Russia's greatest Romantic poets, Mikhail Lermontov - considered by many to be the Russian counterpart of Lord Byron - who died in a duel at the age of 26, ...leaving behind an unforgettable literary legacy. This beloved classic has everything for the modern reader - dangerous liaisons, elegant psychological complexity, dark passion, emotional tension, romantic duels and deception, fiery action in the Caucasus, beautiful and exotic women with flair . . . And the sexiest Byronic anti-hero in all of Russian literature.' This is a 1st Edition / 1st Printing. Condition:Book - Very Good - minor rubbing/bumping/wear to the corners and edges, a slight lean, marking and discolouration to the spine, opens quite easily to a couple of pages and slight, but even, tanning to the pages.Slip Case - Very Good - rubbing/bumping/wear to the corners, edges and covers and some marking, crinkling and discolouration. Photos/scans are always of the actual book for sale, and more can be supplied upon request. I specialize in First Editions and in particular Signed First Editions. My shop is only one click away, so please visit for a quick browse, as I have a wide range of titles. If you have any questions about the displayed book, postage costs or any other items, then I will always try to be of help!
