Comic and fantastic, gruesome and grotesque, Walpurgisnacht uses Prague as the setting for a clash between German officialdom immured in the ancient castle above the Moldau, and a Czech revolution seething in the city below. History, myth and political reality merge in an apocalyptic climax as the rebels storm the castle to crown a poor violinist "Emperor of the World" in St. Vitus' Cathedral. Written in 1917 Walpurgisnacht continues the message of The Green Face, of a decadent society on the brink of collapse and of a ...
Read More
Comic and fantastic, gruesome and grotesque, Walpurgisnacht uses Prague as the setting for a clash between German officialdom immured in the ancient castle above the Moldau, and a Czech revolution seething in the city below. History, myth and political reality merge in an apocalyptic climax as the rebels storm the castle to crown a poor violinist "Emperor of the World" in St. Vitus' Cathedral. Written in 1917 Walpurgisnacht continues the message of The Green Face, of a decadent society on the brink of collapse and of a Europe past salvation. In it we see Meyrink's exceptional narrative powers at their height.
Read Less
Add this copy of Walpurgisnacht to cart. $19.47, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1917 by Kurt Wolff Berlag Leipzig.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
This book has hardback covers. Ex-library, With usual stamps and markings, In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Walpurgisnacht to cart. $20.00, very good condition, Sold by MadScience Enterprises rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Coalmont, TN, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Dedalus / Ariadne Press (CA).
Add this copy of Walpurgisnacht to cart. $20.12, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2012 by Tredition Classics.
Add this copy of Walpurgisnacht to cart. $26.91, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2012 by Tredition Classics.
Add this copy of Walpurgisnacht (German Edition) to cart. $40.34, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Tredition Classics.
Add this copy of Walpurgisnacht (Op) to cart. $45.00, very good condition, Sold by AmazingBooksPGH rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pittsburgh, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2015 by Dedalus Limited.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good. Size: 6x1x9; 2011 edition, with cover different from image. Sturdy paperback. Cover shows normal wear, minimal wear on edges and corners. Pages are clean and tight. KM.
Add this copy of Walpurgisnacht to cart. $45.29, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2012 by Tredition Classics.
