The Viking Press, 1942. First Edition. Hard Cover. This copy meets the first edition points with "First Published in March 1942" appearing as the last line on the copyright page but not having the period present between "talk" and "this" on pg. 112, 1942 Hard Cover. 188 pp. Original blue cloth, silver titles. A military focused work intended to symboloize World War II and the Nazi problem. Written to encourage resistance among the oppressed. 1942. The Viking Press US Has some very minor sun fading of spine and sides, mostly front as if there was a smaller book on shelf next to it, otherwise very good-plus almost near fine condition. No dust jacket. Fine is my higest grade, I do not use "Very Fine", etc. .

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In this masterful tale set in Norway during World War II, Steinbeck explores the effects of invasion on both the conquered and the conquerors. As he delves into the emotions of the German commander and the Norwegian traitor, and depicts the spirited patriotism of the Norwegian underground, Steinbeck uncovers profound, often unsettling truths about war—and about human nature. Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck’s self-described “celebration of the durability of democracy” had an extraordinary impact as Allied propaganda in Nazi-occupied Europe. Despite Axis efforts to suppress it (in Fascist Italy, mere possession of the book was punishable by death), The Moon is Down was secretly translated into French, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Swedish, German, Italian and Russian; hundreds of thousands of copies circulated throughout Europe, making it by far the most popular piece of propaganda under the occupation. Few literary works of our time have demonstrated so triumphantly the power of ideas in the face of cold steel and brute force. This edition features an introduction by Donald V. Coers.

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Bookseller: Robert Pearson, Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 011224
Title: The Moon is Down: A Novel
Author: Steinbeck John
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover

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