Cain, A Mystery.
London.
Printed for the booksellers, published by W. Benbow, 1824.
12mo.
85, [1], 2pp. With a terminal leaf of publisher's advertisements. Recent red half-cloth, marbled paper boards. Original publisher's printed buff wrappers bound in. Rubbed spine dulled, paper label of Nottingham Public Libraries to upper board. Library loan label to recto of FFEP, wrappers heavily rubbed and stained, paper repair to lower corner of upper wrapper, ink-stamps of Nottingham Public Libraries throughout, scattered spotting.
A compact edition of Byron's closet drama retelling the story of Cain and Abel from Cain's perspective. A typical Byronic hero, the title character was significantly influenced by Milton's Satan, with the work overall drawing heavily on Paradise Lost for inspiration.
£ 75.00
Antiquates Ref: 33017