Book #124613

Raven's Wing - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Joyce Carol Oates

Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: New York: E. P. Dutton, 1986.
ISBN: 0525244468

Price: $50.00

A first Edition/First Printing in Fine condition housed in an equally unblemished dust-jacket.

Joyce Carol Oates' Raven's Wing is the story of a young girl, Abigail, who is sent to live with her father and stepmother in a small town in Maine after her mother's death. Abigail is not happy with her new life and is constantly trying to escape, even going so far as to attempt suicide. However, she eventually starts to accept her new surroundings and begins to make new friends. One of these friends is a boy named Adam, who she begins to fall in love with. However, Adam is constantly away at school and Abigail is not allowed to go to see him. One day, Adam comes home early and they are able to spend a few hours together. However, after this encounter, Adam disappears again and Abigail is left feeling confused and lonely.; 8vo; 305 pages.