Description
1970 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 early edition of Anne Tyler’s celebrated novel “A Slipping-Down Life” offers a window into the author’s emergence as a keen observer of the human condition. Published in 1970, it was Tyler’s second novel and marked her transition from a writer of humorous, lighthearted fiction to a more introspective exploration of family dynamics and the complexities of relationships. The novel follows Evelyn Muir, a socially awkward teenager grappling with the disintegration of her parents’ marriage and her own burgeoning desires. Tyler’s empathetic portrayal of Evelyn’s struggles with identity and belonging resonated with readers and critics alike, foreshadowing the author’s future success in capturing the nuances of everyday life. This copy, though bearing the gentle wear of time, remains a cherished artifact for Tyler enthusiasts and collectors of 20th-century American literature, preserving the early stages of a literary voice that would go on to earn her the Pulitzer Prize and a place among the most acclaimed chroniclers of modern domestic life.
