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The Secret History
by Tartt, Donna
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0679410325
- ISBN 13
- 9780679410324
- Seller
-
Dallas, Texas, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Signed. First Edition, 3rd printing. Very Good / near fine. Debut novel, now considered a cult masterpiece. Southern gothic goes to Vermont finishing school. The book is well thumbed, but clean, tight and unmarked. The corners are slightly bumped, the edges are slightly soiled and a few corners were turned down. The pages are clean and unmarked and the binding is tight. The dust jacket is clear plastic with the title, back cover and flaps printed in black. There is very minor shelf wear and the jacket is listed as near fine. The author has signed on the half title page (no inscription).
Synopsis
The Secret History by Donna Tartt is a novel that follows the lives of a group of classics students at a small, elite college in New England. The students, led by their charismatic and eccentric professor, become obsessed with ancient Greek culture and rituals, which leads them to commit a terrible crime. The novel explores themes of guilt, obsession, and the corrupting influence of power. Tartt's masterful prose and richly drawn characters make The Secret History a compelling and thought-provoking read. It has become a beloved classic of contemporary literature since its publication in 1992.
Reviews
On Feb 13 2015, a reader said:
The first book I read by Donna Tartt was her newest "Goldfinch" novel. When I completed it, I immediately went to purchase "The Secret History".
I really enjoyed this book. It's a thrilling sort of mystery laced with oddly endearing characters that you feel a closeness to despite their strange underlying coldness at times. Tartt hangs you by a thread most of the book, leaving you wondering what is going to happen next. It's tragic, beautiful and horrific. It's unique.
I am in Seattle and it's winter so we're in our overcast time. Reading this book was perfect for this time of year, even though based on the East coast, I could feel the atmosphere entirely. I highly recommend this book.
On Apr 23 2014, a reader said:
Her characters stay with you after you have finished the book. I go back and read this book about twice a year and find some new little character aspect every time.
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Details
- Bookseller
- mark mcdonald
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- sgn 1487
- Title
- The Secret History
- Author
- Tartt, Donna
- Format/Binding
- Pictorial boards, black spine, black title
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 3rd printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0679410325
- ISBN 13
- 9780679410324
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York, N Y
- Date Published
- 1992
- Pages
- 524
- Size
- 6"x1.5"x9.5"
- Keywords
- Novel. Female College. Southern writer.
- Bookseller catalogs
- sgn;
Terms of Sale
mark mcdonald
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
mark mcdonald
Biblio member since 2022
Dallas, Texas
About mark mcdonald
Book collector for over 30 years. I'm retired and ready to sell. I buy almost exclusively from estate sales and since I've lived in Dallas my whole life, I know the people and where to go. I am a low volume collector and seller and deal in higher quality books. I have a lot of signed and inscribed books. These signatures have not been officially authenticated, but I am confident in their authenticity so I will guarantee them in perpetuity if it can be reasonably demonstrated that the signature is incorrect. .
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