The Erl-King
by Tournier, Michel
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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Madison, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
London: Collins, 1972. 318pp black Cloth. Silver lettering. Minor crease on the upper spine, othewise like new, unread copy. Unclipped pictorial jacket is bright with minor crease on the upper spine as well. "The Erl-King is ultimately a myth that explores Nazi ideology, especially its obsession with purity. Tournier suggests that this obsession with purity was not unique to the Nazi party but is behind all forms of hatred. Tiffauges is drawn to Nazi stories about a mythological Germany with Teutonic knights and boreal forests. These myths give Tiffauges greater meaning in his life. They also speak to his odd interests. He eventually kidnaps children for the Nazi Youth. The ogre of the first letters becomes the Erl-King of Goethe's poem". . First English Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Octavo.
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- Bookseller
- The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 030837
- Title
- The Erl-King
- Author
- Tournier, Michel
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First English Edition
- Publisher
- Collins
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1972
- Keywords
- Purity Sexuality Nazi Ideology Novel
- Size
- Octavo
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About the Seller
The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
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Madison, New Jersey
About The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
The Chatham Bookseller began in 1968, and, in 1970, opened a store at its present location in Madison, NJ. The store contains over 10,000 books in over 80 different subjects, and favors good used books and good literature (both hardcover and paperback) over popular books and bestsellers. Our Internet business began in 2001. Upon visiting the store, we can show and sell individual online titles upon request. Store hours are 10:00-5:30 (Tues.-Sat.) and 11:00-4:00 (Sun.). The business is run by Richard Chalfin.
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