Early 20th C British Verse Drama ~ Arvat: A Dramatic Poem ~ Leopold H Myers 1908 For Sale

Early 20th C British Verse Drama ~ Arvat: A Dramatic Poem ~ Leopold H. Myers ~ 1908 HC

• Hardcover dramatic poem, 1908 — Edward Arnold, London

• By Leopold H. Myers

• Early 20th-century verse drama in four acts

• Blue ribbed cloth boards with gilt title

• No dust jacket (likely issued without one)

• Exterior shows light shelf wear and rubbing; gilt still legible

• Interior clean and well preserved; binding sound

Arvat is an early dramatic poem by Leopold H. Myers, written at a moment when British writers were experimenting with poetic drama as a serious literary form rather than a purely theatrical one. Structured in four acts, the work reflects Edwardian-era interests in symbolism, moral conflict, and psychological depth, blending verse with dramatic tension.

The spare presentation and classical structure give the book a quiet gravity, appealing to readers who enjoy literary drama, verse plays, and the transitional period between Victorian poetry and modernist experimentation. It is very much a product of its time—measured, serious, and intellectually ambitious.

Leopold H. Myers later became known for his novels and psychological fiction, but Arvat represents an earlier phase of his literary career, rooted in poetic and dramatic tradition. Edward Arnold was a respected London publisher, particularly associated with serious literary and scholarly works, and editions from this period are collected for their craftsmanship and historical context within British letters.

This is a solid and attractive example of early 20th-century British verse drama, best suited to collectors of literary poetry, dramatic literature, and Edwardian publishing. Its understated design and intact condition make it a pleasing shelf copy from a lesser-seen corner of Myers’s work.

One 1908 hardcover volume in blue cloth, published in London, without dust jacket.
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