Description
1965 First Laurel edition. 1964 edition. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-loved copy of William Faulkner’s “Mosquitoes” offers a glimpse into the literary genius’s early career. Published in 1927, it was Faulkner’s second novel and marked a departure from his earlier romantic works. Set in New Orleans, “Mosquitoes” satirizes the pretentious world of artists and intellectuals, foreshadowing the author’s later explorations of the human condition. While not as celebrated as his masterpieces like “The Sound and the Fury,” this novel showcases Faulkner’s emerging voice and style. Despite its flaws, the book’s wit and social commentary make it a fascinating read for Faulkner enthusiasts and students of modernist literature. This edition’s well-worn condition speaks to its status as a cherished volume, passed down and pored over by generations of readers captivated by Faulkner’s prose.
