{"product_id":"india-s-love-lyrics-by-laurence-hope-1923-decorative-reprint-exotic-poetry-art-deco-binding-🌶️📜🌺","title":"India’s Love Lyrics by Laurence Hope (1923 Decorative Reprint) - Exotic Poetry \u0026 Art Deco Binding 🌶️📜🌺","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThis volume is an \u003cb\u003eauthenticated later printing\u003c\/b\u003e (1923) of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndia’s Love Lyrics, including The Garden of Kama\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, the highly popular and controversial poetry collection by \u003cb\u003eLaurence Hope\u003c\/b\u003e. Published by \u003cb\u003eDodd, Mead and Company\u003c\/b\u003e, this book is a significant artifact of \u003cb\u003eEdwardian and Jazz Age exoticism\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThe book's collectible value is primarily secured by its high \u003cb\u003eAesthetic Premium\u003c\/b\u003e—the unique, small-scale \u003cb\u003ered decorative binding\u003c\/b\u003e featuring a \u003cb\u003egilt lotus motif\u003c\/b\u003e and ornate spine design. This piece is a strong acquisition for collectors who appreciate \u003cb\u003efinely bound poetry\u003c\/b\u003e and literature that defined the era's fascination with the British Raj.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. About the Artwork\/Book\/Object 📖✍️✨\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndia’s Love Lyrics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a collection of deeply \u003cb\u003esensual and melancholy\u003c\/b\u003e poems, presented as translations of verses by Indian poets. The poems explore themes of \u003cb\u003epassionate love, loss, desire, and death\u003c\/b\u003e, set against the atmospheric backdrop of India. The content list reveals the exotic, atmospheric settings, with titles like \u003cb\u003e\"Song of Khan Zada,\" \"The Teak Forest,\" \"Kashmiri Song by Juma,\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e\"Afridi Love\"\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eThe book features the famous poem \u003cb\u003e\"Less than the Dust,\"\u003c\/b\u003e which begins: \u003cb\u003e\"Less than the dust, beneath thy Chariot wheel, \/ Less than the rust, that never stained thy Sword, \/ Less than the trust thou hast in me, O Lord, \/ Even less than these!\"\u003c\/b\u003e. The book's unusual \u003cb\u003esmall, compact format\u003c\/b\u003e enhances its aesthetic appeal as a dedicated volume of verse, and the endpapers are a unique mottled tan and red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. About the Artist\/Author\/Maker ✍️🏛️\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaurence Hope\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003cb\u003epseudonym\u003c\/b\u003e for \u003cb\u003eAdela Florence Nicolson (1865–1904)\u003c\/b\u003e, a British poet who spent much of her adult life living in India. Her poetry, which was presented as translations of local love lyrics, was a \u003cb\u003emassive commercial success\u003c\/b\u003e but remains controversial due to its highly erotic themes and the ambiguous authorship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eNicolson was married to a British Army officer, which allowed her to experience the \u003cb\u003esocial and cultural environment of the British Raj\u003c\/b\u003e firsthand. Her tragic life, which ended in suicide shortly after her husband's death, added a layer of romantic melancholy to her published work. This volume confirms her identity with other collections, noting her as the \u003cb\u003e\"Author of 'Stars of the Desert,' 'Last Poems'\"\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Historical\/Political Era Context 🌍🕰️📜\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eThis book was printed in \u003cb\u003e1923\u003c\/b\u003e, during the height of the \u003cb\u003eJazz Age\u003c\/b\u003e and the final decades of the British Raj in India. The poetry, originally published two decades earlier, was instrumental in shaping the \u003cb\u003eWestern romantic view of the East\u003c\/b\u003e as a place of exotic, unbridled passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003eThe immense popularity of Hope's poetry reflects the \u003cb\u003eEdwardian era's fascination with Orientalism\u003c\/b\u003e and its use of exotic settings to explore themes considered taboo in polite English society. The book is a \u003cb\u003etime capsule\u003c\/b\u003e that documents a specific cultural moment where the romantic and the political merged under the umbrella of British imperialism. The poetry’s enduring popularity demonstrates the cultural power of these romanticized narratives during the interwar period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. The Ideal Collector 💡🧐🏛️\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003eThis volume is tailored for a \u003cb\u003eCurator of Edwardian Decorative Arts and Poetry\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb\u003eScholar of British Colonial Literature\u003c\/b\u003e. The Ideal Collector seeks editions that are aesthetically superior and represent the popular literary trends of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003eThe book belongs in a collection focused on \u003cb\u003ePoetic Translations, Women Authors of the British Raj, or Fine Decorative Bindings\u003c\/b\u003e. The unique, small format and the visually striking \u003cb\u003egilt lotus and red binding\u003c\/b\u003e make it an appealing display piece for a luxury library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Value \u0026amp; Rarity 💎✨🏛️\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"29\"\u003eThis book is an \u003cb\u003eauthenticated later printing\u003c\/b\u003e from \u003cb\u003e1923\u003c\/b\u003e, making it \u003cb\u003e102 years old\u003c\/b\u003e. As a later edition of a mass-market bestseller, it is a \u003cb\u003ecommon edition\u003c\/b\u003e. The later printing status mandates a \u003cb\u003emandatory deduction\u003c\/b\u003e from the elusive 1902 First Edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003eThe book's value is entirely secured by its \u003cb\u003eAesthetic Premium\u003c\/b\u003e—the \u003cb\u003eunique small format\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb\u003esuperior decorative binding\u003c\/b\u003e with its ornate gilt stamping. The volume is a \u003cb\u003estrong acquisition\u003c\/b\u003e for its visual appeal and structural integrity, compensating for its commonality of content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"31\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"32\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Condition 🔎📚✨\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"33\"\u003eThis is a \u003cb\u003e1923 hardcover reprint\u003c\/b\u003e lacking the original dust jacket. The binding is a red cloth with black and gilt stamping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"34\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"34,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositive Qualities:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"34,0,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"34,0,1,0,0\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003ebinding is tight and square\u003c\/b\u003e, providing excellent structural integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"34,0,1,1,0\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003egilt stamping on the spine and the lotus motif on the front board are crisp\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"34,0,1,2,0\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eunique small format\u003c\/b\u003e is intact and structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"34,0,1,3,0\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003einterior text is clean\u003c\/b\u003e and free of markings or foxing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"34,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImperfections:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"34,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"34,1,1,0,0\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003ecloth boards show moderate rubbing and shelf wear\u003c\/b\u003e, typical for a book of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"34,1,1,1,0\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003egilt on the spine shows light fading\u003c\/b\u003e in the text box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"34,1,1,2,0\"\u003eThe pages are uniformly \u003cb\u003eage-toned\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"34,1,1,3,0\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eabsence of the original dust jacket\u003c\/b\u003e mandates a significant deduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"35\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"36\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Fun Facts \u0026amp; Unique Features 🤓📜🤩\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"37\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"37,0,0\"\u003eThe author, \u003cb\u003eAdela Florence Nicolson (Laurence Hope)\u003c\/b\u003e, died tragically at the age of 39 by suicide in India, shortly after her husband's death from typhoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"37,1,0\"\u003eThe poems are presented as if told by local male voices, such as \u003cb\u003e\"Mahomed Akram\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e\"Khan Zada\"\u003c\/b\u003e, a literary conceit that added to the book's exotic appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"37,2,0\"\u003eThe content page reveals a poem titled \u003cb\u003e\"Less than the Dust,\"\u003c\/b\u003e which was later set to music and became a famous song during the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"37,3,0\"\u003eThe dedication refers to the author as the \u003cb\u003e\"Author of 'Stars of the Desert,' 'Last Poems',\"\u003c\/b\u003e collections that cemented her reputation as a chronicler of Indian romanticism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"38\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. Supporting Information 🏷️📦💰\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"40\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"40,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e India’s Love Lyrics, including The Garden of Kama\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"40,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Laurence Hope (Adela Florence Nicolson)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"40,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear of Publication:\u003c\/b\u003e 1923 (Printing Date)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"40,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dodd, Mead and Company\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"40,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e New York\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"40,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat\/Binding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover, Red Decorative Cloth Boards with Gilt Stamping (Small Format)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"40,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e Later Reprint Printing (Original Copyright 1902)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"40,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRarity:\u003c\/b\u003e Common Edition, High Aesthetic Premium (Small Format)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"40,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVerbatim Transcription of Inscription\/Marking:\u003c\/b\u003e None.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wall Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53040091791726,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/0073\/1246\/files\/PXL_20251107_181147835.jpg?v=1764421648","url":"https:\/\/wallantiques.com\/zh-hans\/products\/india-s-love-lyrics-by-laurence-hope-1923-decorative-reprint-exotic-poetry-art-deco-binding-%f0%9f%8c%b6%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%93%9c%f0%9f%8c%ba","provider":"Wall Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}