Description: Song of Solomon (Signed First Edition) Author: Morrison, Toni Title: Song of Solomon (Signed First Edition) Publication: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1977 Edition: First edition Description: Very nearly Fine book in like jacket, unclipped and showing original price of $8.95. Bright topstain. A bit of foxing to the closed textblock and minor wrinkling along bottom edge of front jacket panel. In all, a lovely, bright, and unread example of this Nobel Prize winning novel. Signed by the author on the title page. Following the life of Macon "Milkman" Dead III from birth to death, the novel presents in a raw and complex way the coming-of-age of an African American man. As Milkman comes to adulthood, he inevitably confronts the intersections of Black and white communities, the impact of forced migration and slavery on his family, and the question of how this history affects his own identity. As he reaches toward self-realization, it becomes clear that one can never be fully independent from their family. Met with widespread acclaim from its release, Song of Solomon won Morrison the Nobel Prize for literature, in addition to earning the National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction. It also appears on the Radcliffe Publishing Course's Best English Language Novels of the 20th Century. At its release, the New York Times hailed it as "a full novel -- rich, slow enough to impress itself upon us like a love affair or a sickness" as it communicates its characters' "painfully discovered and powerfully held convictions about the possibility of transcendence within human life....the possibility of knowing one's origins and of realizing the potential found in the lives, failures, and victories of one's ancestors." Fine in Fine dust jacket. Seller ID: 5347 Subject: BIPOC, Literature, Modern Firsts, Signed Books, Women Whitmore Rare Books was founded in 2010 with the aim of drawing together exceptional first editions of important literary works. Over the past several years, the shop has become a world-class destination for both seasoned collectors as well as those people newly discovering the field. WRB maintains a reputation for rigorous research and integrity, for discriminating taste, and for creating a space where collectors can interact with amazing copies of the books they love. Terms All orders ship within three business days. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 14 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 1850 USD
Location: Pasadena, California
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Author: Morrison, Toni
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Year Printed: 1977
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Signed
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
