Description
1963 edition. Dust jacket has heavy wear, stains and tears along the sides. Hardcover itself is in good condition with some moderate 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 well-loved copy of Lynn Covington’s “Mountain Tale, A” offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich literary tradition of the American South. Published in 1963, at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, this novel explores the complex dynamics of race, class, and identity in a small Appalachian town. Covington’s lyrical prose and nuanced character development have earned her comparisons to fellow Southern writers like Flannery O’Connor and Eudora Welty. While the dust jacket shows signs of its age, the clean pages and sturdy binding of this edition allow readers to immerse themselves in Covington’s evocative storytelling. For collectors and enthusiasts of Southern literature, this copy represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of regional literary history that resonates with contemporary social issues.
