Sanctuary
by William Faulkner
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
USA: Jonathan Cape & Harrison Smith, 1931. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. Sanctuary by William Faulkner First Edition First Impression Jonathan Cape & Harrison Smith 1931. New York. No inscriptions, no foxing to contents or edges. Patterned endpapers without any splitting or cracking to hinges. A bright near VG copy. "Sanctuary" is a novel written by William Faulkner, published in 1931. It is a dark and controversial work that explores themes of violence, corruption, and moral decay in the American South during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character of Temple Drake, a young woman who becomes entangled in a series of disturbing events after she is kidnapped by a gang of criminals. "Sanctuary" is known for its gritty and often disturbing portrayal of the human condition, and it is considered one of Faulkner's more challenging and controversial works. It has been the subject of much literary analysis and discussion due to its complex narrative and themes.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Brought to Book Ltd (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007600
- Title
- Sanctuary
- Author
- William Faulkner
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- Jonathan Cape & Harrison Smith
- Place of Publication
- USA
- Date Published
- 1931
- Weight
- 1.43 lbs
- Keywords
- Sanctuary by William Faulkner First Edition First Impression Jonathan Cape & Harrison Smith 1931
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Brought to Book Ltd
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