Flush: A Biography

This hardcover edition of "Flush: A Biography" shows signs of its past as a library book, including library markings and stickers. The red cloth cover is worn, with some scuffing and edge wear, typical of its age and use. There is no dust jacket present. The binding remains intact, though the book bears pencil inscriptions on the title page. Overall, it is in acceptable condition for a library discard, maintaining its integrity for reading and collection.

"Flush: A Biography" by Virginia Woolf, published by Harcourt, Brace and Company in New York, is a notable work of literary biography first published in 1933. This particular copy is a sixth printing from August 1940, presenting Woolf's imaginative exploration of the life of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's cocker spaniel, Flush. Woolf, a central figure in modernist literature, uses this unique perspective to comment on class, gender, and the nature of biography itself. The book is bound in red cloth, typical of mid-20th-century library editions, indicating its former status as a library book. Collectors will find this edition significant due to its historical context and Woolf's enduring literary influence. The condition reflects its library history, with visible markings and wear, yet it remains a valuable piece for enthusiasts of Woolf's work and literary history.