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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 beautiful first Harper & Row hardcover edition is in fine condition, pages are tight and unmarked, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust jacket is well preserved, green boards, and gilt lettering along the spine. This copy is available to international customers through AbeBooks.com, as Kathrin’s Books currently ships within Canada only.