Portney’s Complaint [Hardcover] Philip Roth

Description

1969 Random house edition. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-preserved first edition of Philip Roth’s “Portnoy’s Complaint” is a landmark in American literature. Published in 1969, it caused a sensation with its frank exploration of sexuality and Jewish identity through the confessional monologue of its neurotic protagonist, Alexander Portnoy. Roth’s groundbreaking novel challenged societal taboos and ushered in a new era of literary frankness, cementing his reputation as a leading voice in 20th-century fiction. Despite its lack of dust jacket, this copy retains the raw, unvarnished power of Roth’s prose, offering collectors a rare opportunity to own a pivotal work that redefined the boundaries of what could be discussed in literature. With its clean pages and sturdy binding, this edition invites readers to immerse themselves in Portnoy’s unforgettable odyssey of self-discovery and cultural rebellion.