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William Styron

Lie Down in Darkness, 1951
NY: Bobbs-Merrill Company
First edition.
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$ 300.00
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The author's first book, well-received at the time and still acclaimed today as a key addition to the American midcentury literary corpus. Styron would, of course, go on to write...
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The author's first book, well-received at the time and still acclaimed today as a key addition to the American midcentury literary corpus. Styron would, of course, go on to write Sophie's Choice, for which he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. Edges toned, else near fine in a bright, fine dust wrapper with light toning to rear panel. Signature of former owner at front flyleaf.
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