Algernon Charles Swinburne — The Sisters: A Tragedy
London, Chatto & Windus, 1892. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition of this short tragedy by noted English writer Algernon Charles Swinburne. First edition. The story of twin sisters and co-heiresses, formerly wards of Sir Francis Dilston. Written by Algernon Charles Swinburne, an English poet, playwright, novelist, and critic who wrote on many taboo topics such as sado-masochism, atheism, and homosexuality. With the publisher's catalogue to the rear as issued. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, smart with light shelf wear to the extremities and the odd mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd spot. Age toning to the endpapers. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .