A Thirsty Evil : Seven Short Stories

Vidal, Gore

Published by The Zero Press, New York, 1956

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Fine in a Fine dustjacket. Blue cloth quarterbound in beige cloth. The spine is stamped in blue. Octavo. 154pps. Stated First Edition. An excellent, collector's-quality copy: clean, tight, square, and bright. All tips are sharp. The text is immaculate; absolutely no reading wear and no previous ownership markings. The dustjacket, glossy in a mylar sleeve, is also as new; no chips, soiling, or tears. The original price is intact. An unusually splendid copy. ".Gore Vidal again demonstrates in these seven stories that maturity of craftsmanship and individuality which has gained him an important place among writers. He has wit; he has variety; he has a style. Of the hundreds of new writers to come out of the Second World War, only a handful have continued to develop, to grow. He has survived notoriety and early success to achieve a career of letters that is unique, a body of work that is substantial, a perception of reality which is precise and illuminating. After reading 'A Moment of Green Laurel,' published here for the first time, one appreciates the comment of The Times Literary Supplement: 'It is quite possible for a successful young novelist like Mr. Gore Vidal to live in America and prevent anything he does not want from impinging on his consciousness and, as he matures, a correlation between his standards and those he does not follow. From the fusion a peculiarly American literature developes.'." Purchase with confidence: all books, gradings, and descriptions are rendered the care of a genuine bibliophile. Satisfaction guaranteed or all costs you've incurred will be promptly refunded. Thanks for your interest in Nooks Of Books. To assist with your decision, photos can be emailed upon request. 40-C. Seller Inventory # 404-4363

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Thirsty Evil : Seven Short Stories

Publisher: The Zero Press, New York

Publication Date: 1956

Binding: Cloth

Edition: First Edition