The Secret History
by Tartt, Donna
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0679410325
- ISBN 13
- 9780679410324
- Seller
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Dallas, Texas, United States
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About This Item
Near Fine / near fine. Second printing before publication. Mystery. Southern gothic meets New England finishing school. Cult classic. small bump on bottom front corner. "Bookclub- March 1993" written on front free end page. Glassine dust jacket has very light rubbing, but no chips or tears.
Synopsis
The Secret History by Donna Tartt is a novel that follows the lives of a group of classics students at a small, elite college in New England. The students, led by their charismatic and eccentric professor, become obsessed with ancient Greek culture and rituals, which leads them to commit a terrible crime. The novel explores themes of guilt, obsession, and the corrupting influence of power. Tartt's masterful prose and richly drawn characters make The Secret History a compelling and thought-provoking read. It has become a beloved classic of contemporary literature since its publication in 1992.
Reviews
The first book I read by Donna Tartt was her newest "Goldfinch" novel. When I completed it, I immediately went to purchase "The Secret History".
I really enjoyed this book. It's a thrilling sort of mystery laced with oddly endearing characters that you feel a closeness to despite their strange underlying coldness at times. Tartt hangs you by a thread most of the book, leaving you wondering what is going to happen next. It's tragic, beautiful and horrific. It's unique.
I am in Seattle and it's winter so we're in our overcast time. Reading this book was perfect for this time of year, even though based on the East coast, I could feel the atmosphere entirely. I highly recommend this book.
Her characters stay with you after you have finished the book. I go back and read this book about twice a year and find some new little character aspect every time.
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Details
- Bookseller
- mark mcdonald (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- lit 1193
- Title
- The Secret History
- Author
- Tartt, Donna
- Format/Binding
- Pictorial boards
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Printing before publication
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0679410325
- ISBN 13
- 9780679410324
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York, N Y
- Date Published
- 1992
- Pages
- 524
- Size
- 6"x1.5"x9.5"
- Keywords
- Mystery novel.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Lit;
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