This well-preserved softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, appear unread, the book is tight, firm, and near fine. Louise Glück: The First Four Books of Poems is a collection published in 1995 that brings together her earliest works, showcasing the development of her distinctive poetic voice. It includes Firstborn 1968, The House on Marshland 1975, Descending Figure 1980, The Triumph of Achilles 1985. This volume is valuable for readers interested in Glück’s poetic evolution, as it highlights her transition from early, raw intensity to the more nuanced and deeply reflective style that would later earn her the Nobel Prize in Literature.

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.

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.