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This beautiful softcover edition is a rare find, in fine condition with no marks or tears and showing absolutely minimal shelf wear. The Expedition of Humphry Clinker, written by Tobias Smollett and published in 1771, is a classic epistolary novel and considered one of the great comic works of 18th-century literature. Though Smollett was better known for his darker works, The Expedition of Humphry Clinker is praised for its humor and warmth. Some consider it his masterpiece.
This beautiful softcover edition of the original British release is a rare find, in new condition with no marks or tears and showing absolutely minimal shelf wear. To Have and Have Not is a novel by Ernest Hemingway, first published in 1937. The book is set in Key West, Florida, and Cuba during the Great Depression, and it explores themes of poverty, moral ambiguity, and survival. Hemingway blends adventure, social critique, and character study in a story that reflects his growing interest in economic injustice and the struggles of the working class. The novel follows Harry Morgan, a tough and cynical fishing boat captain in Key West. The novel critiques the idea of the American Dream, exposing the struggles of those who cannot achieve it due to systemic barriers and economic realities.
This like-new hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust jacket is unmarked, and the boards match the design of the dust jacket. The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, first published in 1923, is a timeless philosophical and spiritual work. It is composed of 26 poetic essays that explore universal themes such as love, freedom, work, and death. Written in lyrical, poetic prose, the book has been celebrated worldwide for its wisdom and simplicity. The book is written in poetic, mystical language, heavily influenced by Gibran’s exposure to Arabic and biblical literature.
This well-preserved beautiful softcover edition of the original British release is a rare find, in fine condition with no marks or tears and showing absolutely minimal shelf wear.
This beautiful softcover edition is in fine condition with no marks or tears and showing absolutely minimal shelf wear. The Interpretation of Dreams by Sigmund Freud is one of his seminal works, initially published in 1899 in German as Die Traumdeutung. This text is foundational to psychoanalysis and introduces Freud's theory of dreams as a pathway to understanding the unconscious mind. Joyce Crick’s English translation of The Interpretation of Dreams seeks to provide a modern, accessible version of Freud's text while staying true to its intellectual rigor. Published as part of Oxford University Press’s Oxford World's Classics series, her translation is recognized for its clarity and attention to Freud’s original German style. As a groundbreaking work in psychoanalysis, it is also considered a classic, bridging science, philosophy, and literary theory.
This lovely softcover edition is in fine condition with no marks or tears and shows absolutely minimal shelf wear.