Edith Sitwell: A Unicorn Among Lions - Uncorrected Proof
by Glendinning, Victoria
- Used
- Fine
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
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Summerville, South Carolina, United States
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About This Item
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine. 1981. Advance Reading Copy; First Printing. Softcover. A nice Uncorrected Proof of the first edition/first printing in Fine condition. 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; In Edith Sitwell: A Unicorn Among Lions, Glendinning tells the story of the celebrated English poet and writer, Edith Sitwell. She was born in 1887 and died in 1965. A Unicorn Among Lions takes readers on a colorful and fascinating journey through Sitwell's life, from her childhood in India to her years in London and Paris, and her many years of writing. Glendinning provides a wealth of detail about Sitwell's life and work, and her biography is enriched by illuminating quotations from Sitwell's writing. This biography is an excellent introduction to the work of one of the most celebrated writers of the twentieth century.; 8vo; FSA .
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- Seller
- Books Tell You Why, Inc. (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 20887
- Title
- Edith Sitwell: A Unicorn Among Lions - Uncorrected Proof
- Author
- Glendinning, Victoria
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Edition
- Advance Reading Copy; First Printing
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1981
- Keywords
- Collectible Rare Out-Of-Print, Cons Betty Anderson
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