An Imperfect Lover
A London Novel
by Robert Gore Browne
Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., 1929, Garden City, New York

CONDITION:
This book is in good condition. Softcover, No Dust Jacket. This is a used book with some shelf wear. Please take a look at the pictures to ascertain the condition and state of this item. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask. The boards are worn along edges and corners with minimal surface rubbing. Hinges tight. Binding sturdy. Text block is crisp and clean.

ATTRIBUTES:
First edition. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Bound in cloth over boards.

DESCRIPTION:
Robert Gore Browne's 1929 novel, "An Imperfect Lover," delves into the complexities of human relationships, particularly focusing on themes of love, infidelity, and the societal expectations surrounding them. The book explores the nuances of an extramarital affair, presenting a narrative that was considered quite "adult" for its time. It examines the emotional landscape of its characters, highlighting the internal conflicts and external pressures they face when navigating imperfect romantic entanglements. The novel's exploration of these themes offers a lens into the social mores and attitudes towards love and marriage in early 20th-century London.

Robert Gore Browne (1893-1972) was a British author, biographer, and scriptwriter. Beyond "An Imperfect Lover," he was known for creating the character of Lucien Clay, a painter and amateur sleuth featured in detective novels such as "Murder of an M.P." (also published as "In Search of a Villain") and "Death on Delivery" (also published as "By Way of Confession"). His diverse literary output also included historical biographies like "Lord Bothwell and Mary Queen of Scots" and "Chancellor Thurlow." His work as a radio and television scriptwriter further demonstrates his versatility and engagement with various forms of storytelling.

"An Imperfect Lover" holds literary significance as a work that was adapted into a successful stage play and later a 1932 film titled "Cynara." This adaptation underscores the novel's impact and its resonance with audiences of the era. The book's unflinching look at the imperfections within love and relationships, a subject often explored in literature, makes it a compelling piece for collectors interested in the evolution of social commentary within fiction. Its connection to a theatrical and cinematic adaptation further enhances its appeal as a notable work within Robert Gore Browne's bibliography and the broader context of early 20th-century literature.

FLASHBACK TO 1929 WHEN THIS BOOK WAS PUBLISHED:
When this book was published in 1929, the world was on the precipice of profound change, with the Wall Street Crash in October triggering the Great Depression and shattering the post-WWI economic boom. Amidst this upheaval, cultural hallmarks like the first Academy Awards ceremony in Hollywood and the invention of the turboprop engine marked scientific and artistic progress, even as political tensions simmered in Europe and Gandhi's civil disobedience movement gained traction in India, all while Garden City, New York, continued to be a vibrant center of publishing.

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