Antique Rare The Eighth Day by Thornton Wilder (1967) First Edition Hardcover Novel [Hardcover] Powers [Hardcover] Thornton Wilder

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1967 First edition. Dust jacket has some wear and small tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This first edition of “The Eighth Day” by Thornton Wilder is a true literary gem. Published in 1967, it was Wilder’s final novel and a culmination of his profound exploration of human existence. Set in a mining town, the novel delves into the lives of ordinary people grappling with existential questions, love, and the search for meaning. Wilder’s masterful storytelling and philosophical insights have cemented his place as one of the most influential American writers of the 20th century.

This copy bears the marks of its age, with a dust jacket showing wear and small tears, and a hardcover with minor scuffs and marks along the sides. The spine, too, displays some wear at the top and bottom. However, the pages remain clean, and the binding is secure, a testament to the book’s enduring appeal and the care with which it has been handled over the decades. For collectors and readers alike, this first edition offers a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in Wilder’s final literary masterpiece, a profound meditation on the human condition that continues to resonate today.