Pharos and Pharillon

1962 reprint of the 1923 Hogarth Press second edition. Hardcover in dust jacket; 97 pages. Pharos and Pharillon collects Forster s many reflections about the city of Alexandria, its history, and his experiences there, in stories and essays. Organized in two parts, the book begins with Pharos, the great Lighthouse of Alexandria, and seven stories that paint a poetic picture of the ancient city. The second half, Pharillon, consists of four stories set during the British-occupied Alexandria of the twentieth century. It includes Forster s moving introduction of the Greek poet C. P. Cavafy to the English-speaking world. The division in the book is marked by Cavafy's now famous poem, The God Abandons Antony. Condition: Very Good in a Good dust jacket. Binding is square, with no weakening. No marks or writing to book. The boards are rubbed at edges. The dust jacket is Good, with a couple short tears (repaired archivally) a light stain to front panel, some light soiling, and sunning to spine panel.

Product Info

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf

Year: 1962

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

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