The Woman in The Dunes

Author: Kobo Abe
Title: The Woman in The Dunes
Publication: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1964
Edition: First American Edition

Description: First American edition. Measuring approximately8.5" x 5.75" with 239 numbered pages.

This book is in very good condition. Moderate bumping to both ends of spine. Minor scuffing to top and bottom edge of textblock. Interior pages are bright and clean. Page #9 is dogeared. Dust jacket is in good minus condition. Moderate bumping and chipping to both ends of spine. Moderate open tear to bottom of front panel. Moderate scuffing to both panels. Original 4.95 price on front flap.

The novel is intended as a commentary on the claustrophobic and limiting nature of existence, as well as a critique of certain aspects of Japanese social behavior.

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Inventory #(N10-38).

Seller ID: 5171



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