The Men, Angelika Schrobsdorff — 1st Edition

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The Men, Angelika Schrobsdorff — 1st Edition

Name: The Men, Angelika Schrobsdorff — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4488
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Publication: London, Collins, 1963

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 382.

Condition Report: Near Fine in a Very Good dust jacket. The publisher's original binding remains remarkably tight and square, lacking any prominent shelf-wear, leaning, or bumping to the extremities. Internally, the text block is exceptionally clean; the pages remain crisp, bright, and completely free from foxing, moisture damage, or prior ownership inscriptions. The original dust jacket presents beautifully but does exhibit mild signs of age, most notably some subtle sunning to the spine panel and very faint edge-wear along the top margins. The distinctive cover graphics remain vibrant, and there are no significant tears or areas of loss, making this a highly collectible surviving copy.

Catalogue Note: First UK Edition of Angelika Schrobsdorff's sensational and highly controversial debut novel (originally published in German as Die Herren in 1961). The text was expertly translated into English for this release by Michael Bullock.

The distinctive dust jacket features a bold, geometric portrait design and a printed facsimile signature of the author on the rear panel. When initially released in West Germany, the book caused an immediate stir for its unabashed, candid depictions of female sexuality and post-war moral ambiguity. Copies of this early English edition, particularly those with the fragile dust jacket surviving in such well-preserved condition, are increasingly scarce on the open market.

Blurb: Angelika Schrobsdorff’s The Men is a devastating exposé of the moral and psychological climate of post-war Europe, told through the sensitive description of a beautiful young girl’s struggles as she grows up amid the ruins. The autobiographical novel, though explicitly not a roman à clef, chronicles the life of Eveline Clausen, the daughter of a German father and Jewish mother, as she navigates love, trust, and survival in a world shattered by fascism. Exploring the profound impact of history on the human psyche, this bold and candid work shocked audiences upon its initial release for its frank portrayal of female sexuality and infidelity, remaining a powerful testament to the generation warped by war.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Angelika Schrobsdorff

Book Publisher: Collins

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Modern Fiction

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 382

Book Publication Year: 1963

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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