The Fault of Angels [Signed]

Horgan, Paul

Published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1933

About this Item

Light-brown cloth with gilt titles in graphic black bands; 8.5 inches tall; [4] [1] 349 [2] pages. The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear; with a minor fading on the upper front and along the rear spine board edge. The Fault of Angels by Paul Horgan, first published in 1933, first novel by the American writer who later became a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner. This book is a satire set in a small town where an opera company arrives to perform, only to be met with various conflicts among the local citizens and the troupe itself. The novel highlights the tensions between art, tradition, and modernity. Many reviews of The Fault of Angels praise Horgan's wit and his ability to depict small-town life and its complexities with humor. The novel explores themes such as the clash of cultures, misunderstandings between intellectuals and the common people, and the role of art in society. Critics from the time often noted the novel's clever characterizations and lively dialogue. [Adapted from Reviews].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Fault of Angels [Signed]
• Publisher: Harper & Brothers, New York
• Publication Date: 1933
• Binding: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
• Edition: First Edition, First Printing.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • MODERN LITERATURE