What Is Literature?
by Jean-Paul Sartre
"What Is Literature?" by Jean-Paul Sartre, Harper & Row, 1965, First Harper Colophon Edition. Trade paperback in fair condition, featuring an introduction by Wallace Fowlie. Notable for Sartre's exploration of existentialism and literary theory. Spine and edges show wear; binding intact. Ideal for collectors and scholars of philosophy and literature.
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The book is in fair condition, with noticeable wear along the spine and edges. The cover shows signs of creasing, and the pages have yellowed slightly with age. There is no dust jacket, as is common with trade paperbacks. The binding remains intact, and there are no inscriptions or library markings.
About This Vintage 1965 Edition
"What Is Literature?" by Jean-Paul Sartre, published by Harper & Row in 1965, is a trade paperback edition that explores the philosophical underpinnings of literature. This is the First Harper Colophon Edition, distinct from its original 1949 publication by Philosophical Library. Sartre, a leading existentialist philosopher, delves into the role of the writer and the impact of literature on society. This edition includes an introduction by Wallace Fowlie, enhancing its scholarly value. The book is a significant piece for those interested in existentialism and literary theory. The condition reflects typical wear for a paperback of this age, with visible creasing on the spine and edges.
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