The Brothers Karamazov, Fyodor Dostoevsky 1929 First US Edition

Description: Above all, don't lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others. And having no respect he ceases to love. Here we offer the first US edition, 17th year printing, of Fyodor Dostoevsky's classic, The Brothers Karamzov, published by Macmillan, New York, in 1929. Dostoevsky was virtually unknown to the English-speaking world prior to this 1912 translation by Constance Garnett because translators viewed him as too difficult to translate. After Virginia Woolf responded to this translation by calling Dostoevsky "the greatest writer ever born", he gained a reputation beyond even Tolstoi.Boards are worn with original spine remnants applied atop new grey spine cloth. Period-inscribed front endpapers are cracked at gutter, but hinges are very secure. Some written notes on rear endpapers and sporadic underlining throughout (please see pics). Very tight and square binding; very crisp and bright text. 838 pages; book measures approximately 5.25 x 7.75-inches. Offered at a low buy-it-now due to the condition, this scarce, iconic first will make a bargain addition to your collection. ** Have you seen all the amazing first and rare editions of iconic books we offer? We gladly combine shipping and refund the shipping overpayment, so please check out our other items! -- other auctions of classic antiquarian literature and special gifts!** Thank you for your interest! ***Priority shipping options are available at checkout!***

Price: 74.95 USD

Location: Bronx, New York

End Time: 2025-01-14T20:41:36.000Z

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