The Altrurian Romances

W. D. Howells; Clara Kirk; Rudolf Kirk; Scott Bennett

Published by Indiana University Press, Bloomington; London, 1968

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An omnibus edition of William Dean Howells' Altruria Utopia sequence. The first paperback edition of this omnibus, containing the 'Altruria' trilogy by William Dean Howells.Illustrated with a portrait of Howells.This volume includes 'A Traveler from Altruria', 'Letters of an Altrurian Traveller', and 'Through the Eye of the Needle'.Howell's trilogy is revolves around a utopian society known as Altruria, a faraway and secluded island.This is a critical edition, with an introduction and notes by Clara and Rudolf Kirk, text established by Scott Bennett, and edited by Edwin H. Cady, Ronald Gottesman, and David J. Nordloh. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, smart, with light handling marks and edge wear to the wraps. Spine is a little sunned. Spots to the fore edge. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good.

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Title
The Altrurian Romances
Author
W. D. Howells; Clara Kirk; Rudolf Kirk; Scott Bennett
Publisher
Indiana University Press, Bloomington; London
Publication year
1968
Condition
Very Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Paperback
Illustrator
None
Edition
First edition.
Item weight
1 kilogram
Dimensions
9.5" by 6"

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