Description
1921 edition. Dust jacket has heavy wear and large tears with missing pieces. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean. Binding is loose.
This well-aged copy of “The Open Sea” by Edgar Lee Masters offers a unique glimpse into the literary world of early 20th century America. Masters, best known for his poetic masterpiece “Spoon River Anthology,” was a prominent voice in the Chicago Renaissance, a literary movement that celebrated the gritty realism of urban life. Published in 1921, “The Open Sea” marked a departure from his earlier work, exploring themes of isolation, mortality, and the human condition through a series of introspective poems.
While the dust jacket shows signs of its age, with heavy wear and missing pieces, the hardcover itself has weathered the decades with grace, bearing only minor scuffs and marks along the sides. The spine, though worn at the top and bottom, remains intact, a testament to the book’s resilience. Despite the loose binding, a common issue with well-loved vintage books, the pages within remain clean and inviting, ready to transport readers to the depths of Masters’ poetic musings.
For collectors and readers alike, this copy offers a tangible connection to a pivotal era in American literature, when poets like Masters challenged societal norms and pushed the boundaries of artistic expression. Its imperfections only add to its charm, serving as a reminder of the book’s journey through time and the hands it has passed through.
