THE ENORMOUS ROOM (ML#214.1, TRUE First Modern Library Edition, 1934)

CUMMINGS, E.E. aka e.e. cummings (1894-1962), Written By, American poet, painter, essayist, author, and playwright; DJ Illustrated by Barney Brienza

Published by New York: Modern Library Edition. 1934, TRUE First Modern Library Edition.

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SHEPARDSON BOOKSTALL, 20 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE. TRUE First book with Pictorial DJ is covered in mylar; 95 cents on front flap; complete, no chips or tears, light dusting; 225 Titles listed inside and on back of DJ. BOOK: Chocolate colored Balloon cloth in excellent condition; gold torchbearer on front, title and author's name also in bright gold; pristine Kent endpapers; Maroon top-stain. STORY: The large room is where Cummings slept beside thirty or so other prisoners. However, it also serves as an allegory for Cummings' mind and his memories of the prison such that when he describes the many residents of his shared cell, they still live in the "enormous room" of his mind. Seller Inventory # 2423

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Title: THE ENORMOUS ROOM (ML#214.1, TRUE First ...

Publisher: New York: Modern Library Edition. 1934, TRUE First Modern Library Edition.

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: As New

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Edition: 1st Edition