Plague~Albert Camus~1st English Edition~Hardcover~Modern Library

Description: Plague~Albert Camus~1st English Edition~Hardcover~Modern Library. Condition is "Very Good". Shipped with USPS Media Mail or Priority. Originally published in France as "La Peste "in 1947, our First English Edition was published by Knopf in New York in 1948. Publisher's scarce original blindstamped green cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. In original unclipped dustjacket. 278 numbered pages, measures approximately 5" x 7.25" inches. In very good condition. Textblock firm, pages clean. Dustjacket has some rubbing,small tear. The Plague, which tells the story of a plague sweeping the French Algerian city of Oran, is considered an existentialist classic. The novel stresses the powerlessness of the individual characters to affect their destinies. Along with the novel's existentialist themes, The Plague has also been read as an allegorical treatment of the French resistance to Nazi occupation during World War II. *Carefully review all photos and let me know if you have any questions prior to purchasing! *Please note that most items are vintage and/or previously used. I do my best to write up any known defects and show the condition accurately. If you have any questions, send a message, and I will happily get back to you as soon as I can. * If you message me prior to purchase, I can usually combine shipping on multiple items! *Thank you so much for visiting my store. I often add new items, If you are searching for a special trinket, ask me. I will probably have it! Have a great day!

Price: 315 USD

Location: Mechanicville, New York

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