Many became the standard English version. The editor was a distinguished member of the faculty of Princeton University with an international reputation for scholarship. Several other editions issued around that time were not limited. The Parnassus edition was aimed at an elite clientele and has become rather rare. Both contain general introductory essays on the literature followed by translations.
Critical essays precede individual works.
There are hand colored plates throughout. This copy is in remarkable condition. The Library is indebted to Mr. Richard L. Kisslak of Bellefonte, PA, Susquehanna Class of 1958, for donating the set to us and for taking such good care of it while it was in his possession. We will, however, purchase books that you need. Please direct your book order requests to Ann Marie Rompolski in time for her to order them by the date needed.