Gentlemen’s Agreement [Hardcover] Laura Hobson

Description

1947 Simon and Schuster Publishing edition. Hardcover has some normal shelf wear. Dustjacket has some tearing. The pages are clean and in good condition with the exception of last two which have some fold wear. The binding is secure.

This first edition copy of Laura Hobson’s groundbreaking novel “Gentlemen’s Agreement” offers a window into a pivotal moment in American literature and social history. Published in 1947, just two years after World War II, the book exposed the insidious nature of anti-Semitism in American society through the eyes of a gentile writer who posed as a Jew to experience discrimination firsthand. Hobson’s unflinching portrayal of prejudice and its corrosive effects on individuals and communities struck a chord with readers, igniting a national conversation and paving the way for greater awareness and understanding. Despite its age and minor wear, this copy retains the power to transport readers back to a time when such frank discussions of bigotry were rare, making it a valuable addition to any collection exploring the evolution of social justice themes in 20th-century literature.