As I Lay Dying

New York: Jonathan Cape: Harrison Smith, 1930. First Edition, Second Printing. Fine Binding. Fine/No Dust Jacket.

Later quarter morocco and tan cloth, raised bands, spine lettered and decorated in dark brown. First Edition, Second Printing with the corrected "I" initial on p. 11, which was initially dropped down; only 750 copies of 2,522 copies in the first edition were printed before this was corrected.
See Peterson A7c; Howard A7.1b; Massey 16; Brodsky, 63ff.

No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling, and even age toning; Still Gift Quality. A Handsome Copy.. Faulkner's stream-of-consciousness novel intricately (truncated) weaves together the thoughts and emotions of fifteen distinct characters. Each narrator contributes a unique perspective, layering impressions upon impressions and infusing their own emphasis into unfolding events.

As the narrative progresses, these characters gradually evolve, fleshed out through the unfolding action of the book. Infused with a partially comedic tone, the novel captures a rich tapestry of human experience, where each character's inner world adds depth and complexity to the overarching story. (Inventory #: 18917)