Among the literary figures of the first half of the 20th century, one of the most interesting, as well as most tragic, is that of Gilbert Cannan. He was chosen by Henry James as one of the most promising younger writers of his day, but he ultimately failed to write the masterpiece expected of him. This book is a biography of this literary figure.
Gilbert Cannan A Georgian Prodigy by Diana Farr c1978 First Edition
Title: Gilbert Cannan: A Georgian Prodigy
Author: Diana Farr
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Publication Date: 1978 First Editon
Format: HardbackCondition: Brown covers with gilt lettering to the spine-in a very good condition. It comes with its original dust jacket which is also in a good condition but has been price clipped. The pages are clean with no ink or pencil marks. Some photographic illustrations throughout the book.
Book measures 22cm x 14.5cm with 220 pages.