Contemporaries [Signed - Association] [Editor Notations] [Literary Essays]

Kazan, Alfred

Edité par Little, Brown and Company, Boston, 1962

Inscribed to Horizon Books publisher Ben Raeburn This book is from his estate that passed to his partner Patricia. Laid in are several book reviews. Also in pencil either in Ben Raeburn or probably Alfred Kazin s hand are changes on the copywrite, dedication, list of books, and contents pages. These may have been for a reprint by Horizon that never happened. The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear with darkened on the spine; The dust jacket is un-clipped with modest edge wear. Alfred Kazin, celebrated for his incisive literary criticism and profound insights into American culture, emerges in Contemporaries as a masterful chronicler of his times. Published in 1962, this collection of essays showcases Kazin's keen intellect and literary craftsmanship. With unparalleled clarity, Kazin navigates through the landscapes of American literature, offering poignant reflections on luminaries such as Saul Bellow, Bernard Malamud, and Ralph Ellison. His prose, both erudite and accessible, invites readers to explore the intricate intersections of literature and society. Contemporaries stands as a testament to Kazin's enduring influence as a critic and his unwavering commitment to understanding the complexities of the American literary tradition. Ben Raeburn was a book publisher and editor, specializing in poetry and literary fiction. He owned Horizon Press, an independent New York-based publishing house, from 1951 to 1984, and previously worked as office manager for Falstaff Press. As an editor, he helped bring important works to the public, producing high-quality, beautifully bound editions. His contributions shaped the literary landscape, particularly in poetry and creative writing, and had a lasting impact on the authors he supported. This book is from the estate of Horizon Books publisher Ben Raeburn that passed to his partner Patricia. N° de réf. du vendeur 20231

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Titre : Contemporaries [Signed - Association] [...
Éditeur : Little, Brown and Company, Boston
Date d'édition : 1962
Reliure : Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Etat : Very Good
Etat de la jaquette : Very Good
Signé : Signé par l'auteur
Edition : First Edition, First Printing.