the psyche of an unnamed narrator

This rare and beautiful softcover edition is in good condition, showing only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight and near fine, and the book remains tight and square, with a small mark on the front cover. Zorba the Greek is a renowned novel by Greek author Nikos Kazantzakis, first published in 1946. Widely considered a masterpiece of modern Greek literature, it has been translated into numerous languages. The story follows the transformative friendship between an unnamed intellectual writer and Alexis Zorba, a larger-than-life character whose passion, exuberance, and unconventional wisdom contrast sharply with the narrator's introspective and philosophical nature. This edition is out of print.

This beautiful softcover edition is in fine condition, with no marks or tears. The pages are tight, appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. ​Notes from Underground: 150th Anniversary Edition is a special publication of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's seminal novella, released by Signet Classics in 2004 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Dostoyevsky's birth. This edition not only features the influential Notes from Underground but also includes additional works such as White Nights, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, and selected excerpts from The House of the Dead. Notes from Underground is considered one of Dostoyevsky's most revolutionary works, marking a transition between 19th and 20th-century fiction. It delves into the psyche of an unnamed narrator. The inclusion of White Nights, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, and selections from The House of the Dead provide a broader view of Dostoyevsky's exploration of political philosophy, religion, and humanity. The 150th Anniversary Edition by Signet Classics offers both newcomers and longtime admirers of Dostoyevsky a comprehensive collection of his shorter works.

This well-preserved beautiful hardcover is in near fine condition. The pages are tight, and unmarked. The book is tight, square, and in good condition. A dust jacket is not present, blue cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. The Night in Lisbon (Die Nacht von Lissabon) is a novel by Erich Maria Remarque, first published in 1962. Like many of his works, it explores themes of war, exile, and the human cost of political upheaval. Set during World War II, the novel follows the journey of a German refugee fleeing the Nazis. The story unfolds in Lisbon, Portugal, a crucial escape route for refugees seeking to flee war-torn Europe. The unnamed narrator, a German refugee, finds himself in desperate need of passage to America. One night, he encounters another refugee, Josef Schwarz, who offers him two tickets for a ship bound for the United States, but only on the condition that he listens to his life story. Ralph Manheim, a renowned translator, was known for his English translations of major German literary works, including those by Bertolt Brecht, Günter Grass, and Remarque. His translation of The Night in Lisbon preserves the novel’s melancholic and reflective tone while maintaining the lyrical quality of Remarque’s prose. Harcourt, Brace & World was highly regarded for publishing literary fiction, translations of European authors, and educational materials. Their publications were known for high editorial standards and quality printing.