This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1903 edition. Excerpt: ... the womb of night. But I with infinite weariness outworn, Haggard with endless nights unblessed by sleep, Ravaged by thoughts unutterably forlorn, Plunged in despairs unfathomably deep, Went cold and pale and trembling with affright Into the desert vastitude of Night, Arid and wild and black; ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1903 edition. Excerpt: ... the womb of night. But I with infinite weariness outworn, Haggard with endless nights unblessed by sleep, Ravaged by thoughts unutterably forlorn, Plunged in despairs unfathomably deep, Went cold and pale and trembling with affright Into the desert vastitude of Night, Arid and wild and black; Foreboding no oasis of sweet slumber, Counting beforehand all the countless number Of sands that are its minutes on my desolate track. And so I went, the last, to my drear bed, Aghast as one who should go down to lie Among the blissfully unconscious dead, Assured that as the endless years flowed by Over the dreadful silence and deep gloom And dense oppression of the stifling tomb, He only of them all, Nerveless and impotent to madness, never Could hope oblivion's perfect trance for ever: An agony of life eternal in death's pall. But that would be for ever, without cure I--And yet the agony be not more great; Supreme fatigue and pain, while they endure, Into Eternity their time translate; Be it of hours and days or countless years, And boundless sons, it alike appears To the crushed victim's soul; Utter despair foresees no termination, But feels itself of infinite duration; The smallest fragment instant comprehends the whole. The absolute of torture as of bliss Is timeless, each transcending time and space; The one an infinite obscure abyss, The other an eternal Heaven of grace.--Keeping a little lamp of glimmering light Companion through the horror of the night, I laid me down aghast As he of all who pass death's quiet portal Malignantly reserved alone immortal, In consciousness of bale that must for ever last. I laid me down and closed my heavy eyes, As if sleep's mockery might win true sleep; And grew aware, with awe but not surprise, Blindly...
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Add this copy of The City of Dreadful Night: And Other Poems to cart. $16.27, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2022 by Legare Street Press.
Add this copy of The City of Dreadful Night and Other Poems to cart. $19.33, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1910 by Bertam Dobell.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has clothback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The City of Dreadful Night and Other Poems to cart. $26.96, good condition, Sold by Stephen White Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bradford, WEST YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1910 by Bertram Dobell.
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Ex-library book, usual markings. Hardback with some spine wear and colouring of pages, but only minimal. Clean copy in good condition considering age. Quick dispatch from UK seller.
Add this copy of The City of Dreadful Night and Other Poems to cart. $27.09, fair condition, Sold by Stephen White Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bradford, WEST YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1910 by Bertram Dobell.
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Fair. Dated 1899. Ex library book, usual markings. Some wear to spine and book covers, and discolouring due to age. Still very useable. Clean copy. Quick dispatch from UK seller.
Add this copy of The City of Dreadful Night: And Other Poems to cart. $27.44, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2022 by Legare Street Press.
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Add this copy of The City of Dreadful Night: and Other Poems (Classic to cart. $32.08, new condition, Sold by Revaluation Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Exeter, DEVON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2010 by Forgotten Books.
