Description
1958 printing. Hardcover has significant wear, discoloration, scuffs and marks throughout. No dust jacket. Spine has tears on the top and bottom and heavy wear. Binding is slightly loose. Pages are clean and largely unmarked aside from some small marks on some pages. Readable copy.
This well-worn copy of William Inge’s seminal play “The Dark at the Top of the Stairs” is a testament to its enduring popularity and impact. Published in 1957, the play captured the complexities of mid-20th century American family life, exploring themes of disillusionment, unfulfilled dreams, and the generational divide. Inge, a celebrated playwright and Academy Award winner, drew from his own experiences growing up in Kansas to craft this poignant and insightful work.
Despite its weathered appearance, this 1958 printing holds significant value for collectors and readers alike. As one of Inge’s most renowned works, it offers a window into the changing social landscape of post-war America, resonating with audiences then and now. The play’s raw honesty and nuanced characterizations have solidified its place in the canon of American drama, making this copy a piece of literary history worth preserving.
