ANDERSON, Maxwell.
Key Largo: A Play in a Prologue and Two Acts.
"Rocco, I must apologize for Mr. Temple. He doesn't know what he's talking about, or, who to": First Edition of Key Largo; Signed Twice by Maxwell Anderson
Washington, D.C: Anderson House, 1939.
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Item Number: RRB-147690
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First edition of this classic fast-paced play in blank verse, basis for the 1948 film directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart, Edward G. Robinson and Lauren Bacall. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by Maxwell Anderson in the year of publication on the half-title page and additionally signed on the title page. From the library of noted collector William Strutz with his small bookplate to the front pastedown. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed twice by Anderson.
Maxwell Anderson was an influential American playwright and poet known for his innovative use of blank verse and his exploration of socially and politically charged themes. A prolific writer, Anderson authored numerous plays that often combined poetic language with contemporary concerns, such as Winterset, which reflects on justice and societal prejudice, and High Tor, which examines materialism versus spiritual fulfillment. His works frequently bridged the gap between traditional theatrical forms and modernist experimentation, earning him critical acclaim and commercial success. Anderson received several prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1933 for Both Your Houses. His enduring legacy lies in his ability to blend lyrical dialogue with thought-provoking narratives, challenging audiences to engage with complex moral and philosophical issues.
Key Largo: A Play in a Prologue and Two Acts.
$2,600.00
In Stock