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D. H. Lawrence: Portrait of a Genius But... - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
by Aldington, Richard
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine in Very Good- dust jacket
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Summerville, South Carolina, United States
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About This Item
New York: Duell, Sloan, and Pearce. Near Fine in Very Good- dust jacket. 1950. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. First American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light soiling to fore edge and minor rubbing to extremities in Very Good- dust-jacket with chipped upper and lower spine, light edgewear a few small closed tears, mild rubbing, light soiling, and sunned spine; Richard Aldington's D. H. Lawrence: Portrait of a Genius But... is a biography of one of the most influential and controversial authors of the 20th century. Aldington's exhaustive research and intimate writing brings to life Lawrence's life and work, from his early years in England to his days as a creative genius in the mid-20th century.Aldington shows how Lawrence's unconventional writing and life intersected with the political and social climate of his day, as well as the personal and intellectual struggles of his own life. He also provides a unique and illuminating look at Lawrence's relationship with his wife, Frieda, and his daughter, Margot.Aldington's biography is a fascinating and complex portrait of one of the most important writers of the 20th century.; 8vo; FSA .
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- Bookseller
- Books Tell You Why, Inc.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 31686
- Title
- D. H. Lawrence: Portrait of a Genius But... - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
- Author
- Aldington, Richard
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Very Good- dust jacket
- Edition
- 1st US Edition; First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Duell, Sloan, and Pearce
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1950
- Keywords
- Collectible Rare Out-Of-Print, Biography
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