Books Tell You Why, Inc.

An unblemished second printing in Fine condition in a barely scuffed alike dust-jacket.

Atkins's The Portrait is a haunting, psychologically probing examination of the human condition. The book tells the story of a man, Simon, who is confronted with his own mortality. It is a powerful and moving exploration of the way we see ourselves and our place in the world.; 8vo; 264 pages.