The Town by William Faulkner True 1st Edition w/ error pg. 327 - 1957 vintage C
$ 311.26
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Faulkner, William The Town New York, New York: Random House, 1957. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/VG+. Second novel of the author's trilogy about the "origin, rise, & dominance" of the Snopes family of Yoknapatawpha County, Mississippi. True FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING from 1957, with appropriate statement & repeated line on page 327 lines 8 and 10. Condition is Fine: exceptionally clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages creamy white & unmarked. Nicely protected in clear mylar cover. About the book: The Town (1957) is the second novel in William Faulkner’s Snopes Trilogy, which traces the rise of the ambitious and morally questionable Snopes family in the fictional town of Jefferson, Mississippi. Narrated through multiple voices, it follows Flem Snopes’s relentless pursuit of power, money, and respectability as he manipulates his way into the town’s social and economic life. The novel blends irony, humor, and social critique, offering a sharp look at greed and corruption in the changing South. About the author: William Faulkner (1897–1962) was an American novelist and short story writer, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. Born in Mississippi, he set most of his works in the fictional Yoknapatawpha County, creating a rich, interconnected world that mirrors the complexities of Southern life. Known for his innovative narrative techniques and psychological depth, Faulkner won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1949 and two Pulitzer Prizes for Fiction. This book was purchased from the estate of the author's grandparents.
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