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    The VictimThe Victim

    by Saul Bellow

    Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature

    United States

    This well-preserved softcover is in near fine condition with tight pages, though some sections are underlined. The book remains firm, with slight shelf wear visible on the lower part of the covers. The Victim is Saul Bellow's second novel, first published in 1947. Set in post-World War II New York City, it explores themes of guilt, responsibility, and identity. Readers have praised its compelling character study and authentic portrayal of 1940s New York City.

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    The ActualThe Actual

    by Saul Bellow

    Nobel Prize in Literature

    Pulitzer Prize for Fiction

    This like-new hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust cover is unmarked, black cloth boards, and white lettering on the spine of the book. The Actual is a novella by Saul Bellow, published in 1997. As one of his later works, it reflects his signature exploration of human relationships, personal identity, and the nature of love. Though shorter than his earlier novels, The Actual retains the intellectual depth and vibrant prose that define Bellow’s writing. In 1976, Saul Bellow won both the Pulitzer Prize and the Nobel Prize in Literature, a rare and remarkable achievement.

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    The Dean’s DecemberThe Dean’s December

    by Saul Bellow

    Nobel Prize in Literature

    This well-preserved hardcover is near fine, pages are tight and unmarked, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust jacket is in good condition, green cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. Saul Bellow received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1976. He was awarded for his human understanding and subtle analysis of contemporary culture. The Dean's December is a novel by Saul Bellow, published in 1982. The story centers around Albert Corde, a college dean and former journalist from Chicago, who travels to Eastern Europe with his wife, Minna, to visit her dying mother in Bucharest. The novel contrasts Corde's experiences in Communist Romania with his life back in Chicago, highlighting the cultural and political differences between the two places. The Dean's December is often regarded as a more somber and reflective work compared to some of Bellow's earlier novels.

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