The Man Who Died

D. H. Lawrence

Verlag: Martin Secker, London, 1931

Beschreibung

A Limited, first UK edition copy of this short novel by 'D. H. Lawrence', reimagining the resurrection of Christ. The first UK edition. Limited to 2000 copies. In the original full cloth binding with gilt detail. In this book, D. H. Lawrence imagines an alternative aftermath of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In this scenario, the 'unnamed' man who has survived his crucifixion decides to embrace his bodily existence and sensuality, away from the pressures of religion. The original title of this short story was 'The Escaped Cock'. The present title was decided upon by the author, shortly before his death. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart with some shelf wear and fading to the spine. Offsetting to the free endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean with some age-toning. Very Good Indeed. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 829G42

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Man Who Died

Verlag: Martin Secker, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1931

Einband: Cloth

Illustrator: None

Zustand: Very Good Indeed

Art des Buches: book