The RIng & The Book Robert Browning Hardcover 1949 Nice

The Ring and The Book by Robert Browning

This is a hardcover book with original slipcase titled The Ring And The Book. By Robert Browning. It is illustrated with engravings by Carl Schultheiss. Published by The Heritage Press, 1949.

“The Ring and the Book is a long dramatic narrative poem of 21,000 lines written by Robert Browning. It was published in four installments from 1868 to 1869. The book tells the story of a murder trial in Rome in 1698, where an impoverished nobleman, Count Guido Franceschini, is found guilty of the murders of his young wife Pompilia Comparini and her parents, having suspected his wife was having an affair with a young cleric, Giuseppe Caponsacchi. Having been found guilty despite his protests and sentenced to death, Franceschini then appeals - unsuccessfully - to Pope Innocent XII to overturn the conviction. The poem comprises twelve books, each a dramatic monologue spoken by a different narrator involved in the case, usually giving a different account of the same events. “

This book comes with the original slipcase which is in good condition, it does show some wear around the edges and the top of the slipcase is coming apart on one seam, it could be fixed if desired.  The book, for its age, is in very good. Normal aging of pages. No writing in book, no rips or tears seen.  

Very cool item to add to your library or give as a gift!  What a great find with an element of vintage style.