Now in Wintry Delights.

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Creator

Robert Bridges (1844-1930)

Title

Now in Wintry Delights.

Coverage

Oxford

Publisher

[Daniel]

Date

1903

Subject

Edition of 300

Description

This work, one of the last produced at the Daniel Press, is an experiment in verse, using a phonetic system of language designed “for the ear, not for the eye.” Bridges had a deep interest in English orthography and pronunciation, helping to establish the reforming Society for Pure English in 1913.

Source

Purchased 2021

Relation

Photo credit: Grolier Club