Book #58626

A Ragged Plot - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Richard Barth

Binding: 1/4 Cloth
Book Condition: Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: New York: The Dial Press, 1981.
ISBN: 0803700539

Price: $40.00

A Fine first Printing of the First Edition in a like dust-jacket.

Richard Barth's A Ragged Plot is a novel about a family of artists struggling to make a living in the early twentieth century. The father, a successful painter, is in the process of losing his eyesight, and the mother is a talented sculptor who is constantly frustrated by the limitations of her art. The children, including a rebellious teenaged boy, are forced to take on more responsibility as the family's finances become increasingly precarious. Despite their difficult circumstances, the family is resilient and manages to find ways to enjoy life. A Ragged Plot is an interesting and well-written book that is sure to appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction.; 8vo; 217 pages.