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Note of Explanation : An Undiscovered Story from Queen Mary's Dollhouse (Historical Stories, Stories from Famous Authors, Literary Books) by Vita Sackville-West (2018, Hardcover)
Note of Explanation : An Undiscovered Story from Queen Mary's Dollhouse (Historical Stories, Stories from Famous Authors, Literary Books)
Number of Pages
48 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Classics, Fantasy / General, Short Stories (Single Author), Lgbt / Lesbian
Publication Year
2018
Illustrator
Yes, Baylay, Kate
Genre
Fiction
Author
Vita Sackville-West
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
10.9 Oz
Item Length
10.2 in
Item Width
7.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2017-038590
TitleLeading
A
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"An extraordinary story by Vita Sackville-West.... This tale of a fashionable creature who flits in and out of fairy tales and historical epochs is made exquisite by Kate Baylay's art-deco-style illustrations." -- Wall Street Journal, "An extraordinary story by Vita Sackville-West.... This tale of a fashionable creature who flits in and out of fairy tales and historical epochs is made exquisite by Kate Baylay's art-deco-style illustrations." -- Wall Street Journal -- -
Afterword by
Dennison, Matthew
Dewey Decimal
823.912
Synopsis
A Note of Explanation is a previously unknown work by iconic writer Vita Sackville-West. Written in 1922, it was recently rediscovered as a miniature book in Queen Mary's dollhouse in Windsor Castle. Witty and stylish, the story recounts the antics of a time-traveling sprite who inhabits the dollhouse. This illustrated, cloth-bound edition presents the story for the first time since 1924. Lovers of literature and history will rejoice in this irresistible collector's item and one-of-a-kind literary gift.