Pentimento julia [Mass Market Paperback] Lillian Hellman

Description

1973 1st printing edition. Paperback cover has some creasing, edge wear, and a few small tears at edges. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This 1973 first printing of Lillian Hellman’s “Pentimento” offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of America’s most celebrated playwrights and memoirists. A deeply personal and introspective work, “Pentimento” interweaves Hellman’s recollections of her childhood, her relationships with literary luminaries like Dashiell Hammett and Dorothy Parker, and her experiences during the tumultuous McCarthy era. Hellman’s unflinching honesty and captivating storytelling make this a must-read for anyone interested in 20th-century American literature and culture.

While this particular copy shows signs of wear and tear, its acceptable condition allows readers to immerse themselves in Hellman’s eloquent prose and thought-provoking reflections. Collectors and fans of Hellman’s work will appreciate the opportunity to own a first printing of this seminal memoir, which offers a rare glimpse into the mind of one of America’s most influential and controversial writers.