LAXNESS, Halldor.
Independent People.
London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd , 1945.
$1,400.00
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"This was the first time that he had ever looked into the labyrinth of the human soul": First Edition of Halldor Laxness' Magnum Opus
First edition in English, preceding the American edition by one year of the Nobel Prize-winning author's masterpiece. Octavo, bound in full morocco, gilt titles to the spine, raised bands, gilt ruled to the front and rear panels, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers. Translated from the Icelandic by J.A. Thompson. In fine condition.
Independent People is the author's most acclaimed work and was originally published in Iceland as SJÁLFSTÆTT FÓLK in 1934. "There are good books and there are great books and there may be a book that is something still more: it is the book of your life. . . . My favorite book by a novelist is Independent People" (Brad Leithauser).
Independent People.
$1,400.00
Out of Stock
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