Book #21247

A Sinking Island: The Modern English Writers - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Hugh Kenner
Book #21247 A Sinking Island: The Modern English Writers - 1st Edition/1st Printing. Hugh Kenner.

Binding: 1/4 Cloth
Book Condition: Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1988.
ISBN: 0394542541

An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine unread condition in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number.

This book is a collection of essays about modern English writers, written by Hugh Kenner. The essays are divided into three parts: the first part focuses on the development of the English language and how it has influenced the writers; the second part looks at the writers' individual styles and how they have shaped the literary landscape; and the third part considers the writer's place in the contemporary world.; 8vo; FSA.

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