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Three of Them
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025348513
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 252
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Three of Them is a compelling collection of works by the celebrated British author Norman Douglas, showcasing his remarkable versatility across the genres of travel writing, fiction, and scientific inquiry. This volume brings together three distinct pieces: One Day, Nerinda, and On the Herpetology of the Grand Duchy of Baden, each representing a different facet of the author's intellectual life.
In One Day, Douglas provides a vivid and erudite account of a day spent in Athens, blending personal observation with deep historical knowledge to capture the unique spirit of the Greek capital. Nerinda offers a stark contrast as a work of psychological fiction, delving into themes of obsession and mental decline with a haunting, atmospheric prose style. The collection is rounded out by Douglas's early scientific essay on the reptiles and amphibians of Baden, demonstrating the rigorous analytical mind that underpinned his literary talent. Together, these works illustrate the breadth of Douglas's career and his ability to master disparate subjects with sophistication and wit. Three of Them is an essential read for those interested in the diverse output of one of the 20th century's most distinctive prose stylists.
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