Going Away [Mass Market Paperback] Sigal, Clancy

Description

1962 edition. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-preserved copy of Clancy Sigal’s “Going Away” offers a captivating glimpse into the Beat Generation literary movement of the 1950s and 60s. Published in 1962, the novel follows the journey of a young Jewish American writer navigating the complexities of identity, relationships, and societal expectations in post-war America. Sigal’s semi-autobiographical work captures the restless spirit of the era, exploring themes of alienation, non-conformity, and the search for authentic self-expression.

As a key figure in the Beat literary scene, Sigal’s writing resonates with the raw, honest, and unconventional styles championed by his contemporaries, such as Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg. “Going Away” stands as a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, inviting readers to contemplate the universal struggles of finding one’s place in the world. This edition, with its well-preserved pages and binding, offers collectors and readers alike an opportunity to immerse themselves in a pivotal work of 20th-century American literature.