In Our Time
New York: Boni & Liveright, 1927. First American Edition, Second Printing. First American edition, second printing as stated on the copyright page. Measures approximately 7.75" x 5.5", with 214 numbered pages.
This book is in good condition. Moderate surface wear and staining to the original cloth boards. Chipping with cloth loss at the spine ends and corners. Cloth torn along the spine. Gilt lettering on the spine is faded. Previous owner's name in pencil on the front endpaper.
"In Our Time" is Hemingway's first collection of short stories. The stories themes of alienation, loss, grief, and separation, which include descriptions of acts of war, bullfighting, and current events. The collection is known for its spare language and oblique depiction of emotion, through a style known as Hemingway "theory of omission".
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Inventory #(P10-60). Item #7353
Price: $650.00