Lessing, Doris May

The Story of a Non-Marrying Man and Other Stories [Signed]

London: Jonathan Cape Ltd, 1972. First Edition, First Printing. [British].

Signed with an inscription by Doris Lessing with the date of 18 February 1988 on the title page.

Dark purple boards with gilt spine titles; 8 inches tall; 11-318 pages. The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Minimal shelf handling wear. Discard stamp from Library of Congress. The dust jacket with the price of 1.95 pounds has edge and corner wear.

Uncommon to find signed.

A collection of short stories that explores a wide range of themes, from social and political issues to deeply personal and psychological insights.

While each story stands on its own, they collectively offer a rich exploration of human nature, relationships, and the societal constructs that shape individual lives.

This book fits within Lessing’s larger body of work, contributing to her reputation as one of the most insightful and challenging writers of the 20th century. [Adapted from Reviews]

Themes: Challenging Societal Norms; Gender Roles and Freedom; Power Dynamics; Individual Happiness vs. Social Expectations; Satire and Irony.

Item #19506

Price: $75.00