Strong As Death
New York: Alfred A Knopf, 1925.
First Edition Thus; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good- with no dust jacket. Item #16629
Spine lettering well faded, light cock, owner's signature, later owner's stamp, otherwise light wear. Solid hardcover. ; Translation of Maupassant's novel about a famous painter, Olivier Bertin, and his obsessive love for a younger woman, Annette de Guilleroy, who resembles her aging mother, the Countess de Guilleroy, with whom Bertin has had a long relationship. The novel explores themes of love, art, the destructive nature of desire, and the fear of aging and loss and is considered one of Maupassant's notable works, showcasing his psychological insights and skill in depicting relationships. Translation by Margaret Storm Jameson who was just beginning her career as a successful English author, and was also Knopf's English representative. ; The Collected Novels and Stories of Guy de Maupassant; 293 pages.
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