Kathleen Raine — Ninfa Revisited

London, Enitharmon Press, 1968. First edition. Paperback. A signed limited edition of this uncommon poetry work, together with the original wraparound band. First edition. No. 244 of a limited edition of 325 copies. In the publisher's original soft covers with the original wraparound band. Signed by the author to the limitation page. Kathleen Raine, a British poet, critic and scholar, was best known for her various interests in spirituality, most notably Platonism and Neoplatonism.  This poem "Ninfa Revisited" makes references to these philosophical and spiritual worlds, with further mention of English poet and painter William Blake, whom Raine would frequently write about. In the publisher's original soft covers with the original wraparound band. Signed by the author to the limitation page. Externally, lovely condition with only minor shelf wear, and faint marking to the rear. Wraparound is subtly discoloured but equally pleasing. Internally, firmly bound. Very bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .