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London: J. M. Dent & Co, 1895. 200 x 158 mm. (8 x 6 1/4"). li, [iii], 128 pp., [1] leaf.Edited and with an introduction by Israel Gollancz. ELEGANT DARK NAVY BLUE MOROCCO, GILT, BY DE SAUTY (stamp-signed in gilt on front turn-in), WITH ELABORATE GILT FLORAL TOOLING AND VERY MANY ONLAID CITRON MOROCCO FLOWERS forming a quatrefoil design on lower cover, and a broad, encroaching frame on the upper cover, raised bands, spine gilt in compartments with gilt floral designs, gilt lettering, all edges gilt (expertly rejointed). With numerous black & white illustrations (including some full-page and a few double-page) throughout by Robert Anning Bell. ◆Spine slightly dulled, text a bit browned at edges because of paper quality, otherwise fine, the beautifully decorated covers lustrous and without signs of use. This charming illustrated edition of Shakespeare's fanciful comedy comes in a beautifully decorated binding that calls to mind the floral bower where the fairy Queen Titania…

The Dream of a Ridiculous Man (Russian: Сон смешного человека) is a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky written in 1877. It chronicles the experiences of a man who believes nothing has any value and is ripe with existential insights into human life and a reformation of spirit.