{"product_id":"confessions-of-zeno-otalo-svevo-1st-edition","title":"Confessions of Zeno, Otalo Svevo — 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"413\" data-start=\"162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"201\" data-start=\"162\"\u003eVery Good: \u003c\/strong\u003eOriginal unclipped dust jacket shows light wear to edges and corners, with minor rubbing at the head of the spine and some marking and staining to the rear panel; all text and artwork remain clear and legible. Original cloth binding displays light rubbing to edges and corners, with a small crease to the upper corner. Spine remains bright and upright, with lettering and decoration clear. Binding slightly shaken but firm. Internally, endpapers show light foxing; otherwise, pages are clean and bright throughout. A well-preserved and presentable copy overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1471\" data-start=\"817\"\u003eFirst American edition, published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1930, in original cloth with the scarce surviving dust jacket. Early English-language editions of \u003cem data-end=\"992\" data-start=\"971\"\u003eConfessions of Zeno\u003c\/em\u003e are notably uncommon. The presence of the original unclipped dust jacket significantly enhances collectibility, even with noted wear. As a key modernist work by Italo Svevo, whose reputation grew substantially after initial publication, early editions have become increasingly sought after. A desirable copy for collectors of modernist literature and important early 20th-century European fiction in translation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2004\" data-start=\"1494\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1515\" data-start=\"1494\"\u003eConfessions of Zeno\u003c\/em\u003e follows Zeno Cosini, a self-reflective and often unreliable narrator recounting his life, habits, and neuroses at the urging of his psychoanalyst. Through a series of episodic memories, ranging from his attempts to quit smoking to his complicated relationships and business ventures, Zeno reveals a deeply ironic and introspective portrait of human behaviour. Blending humour with psychological depth, the novel stands as a pioneering exploration of self-deception and modern consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53314866413907,"sku":"3321-SD-F-VG-9","price":159.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/Confessions-of-Zeno-Italo-Svevo-First-Edition-Vintage-Book.jpg?v=1776692237","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/confessions-of-zeno-otalo-svevo-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}