Description
1937 edition. No dust jacket. Hardcover has significant wear, discoloration, scuffs and marks throughout. Spine has tears on the top and bottom and heavy wear and a slight lean. Binding is slightly loose. Pages are clean and largely unmarked aside from some small marks on some pages. Readable copy.
This well-worn copy of Ernest Hemingway’s “To Have and Have Not” is a true literary treasure. Published in 1937, it captures the essence of the Great Depression era, with Hemingway’s terse yet powerful prose vividly depicting the struggles of Harry Morgan, a Key West charter boat captain forced into illegal activities to make ends meet. Beyond its gripping narrative, this novel holds immense cultural significance, reflecting the harsh realities of economic hardship and the moral dilemmas faced by ordinary people. Hemingway’s unflinching exploration of themes like desperation, masculinity, and the human condition solidified his reputation as a literary titan. Despite its weathered exterior, this copy invites readers to immerse themselves in a timeless classic that resonates as profoundly today as it did nearly a century ago. For collectors and Hemingway enthusiasts, owning this vintage edition is a chance to hold a piece of American literary history in their hands.
