The Night Walk and Other Stories, Edward Upward — 1st Edition

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The Night Walk and Other Stories, Edward Upward — 1st Edition

Name: The Night Walk and Other Stories, Edward Upward — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6954
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Publication: London, William Heinemann Ltd, 1987

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [vi], 178.

Condition Report: Very Good. The original blue cloth boards are sharp and well-preserved, exhibiting no significant bumping or shelf-wear, with the silver gilt lettering to the spine remaining notably bright. The binding is square and pleasingly tight, with crisp, clean internal pages completely free from any previous ownership signatures, foxing, or antiquarian annotations. The unclipped dust jacket, retaining the original net price, is fully intact but shows minor signs of handling, including a touch of typical sunning to the yellow background of the spine, alongside very light rubbing and minor creasing to the spine ends and top edge. Overall, a highly presentable and structurally sound copy.

Catalogue Note: First UK Edition, first impression.

This collection represents a significant later-career assembly of short fiction by Edward Upward, a pivotal yet often overlooked figure of the 1930s Auden Generation. Unillustrated, this volume was published well after his departure from the Communist Party, yet it retains the acute political and social sensitivities that defined his earlier works.

While standard copies of this 1987 edition are relatively common on the secondary market, finding a copy that maintains a tight, unread feel with a bright and complete dust jacket is becoming increasingly desirable for completist collectors of 20th-century British political fiction.

The Night Walk and Other Stories offers a profound glimpse into the uncompromising literary mind of Edward Upward, merging his distinct brand of macabre realism with deeply rooted existential and political themes. Written with the precision and lucidity that earned him the admiration of contemporaries like Christopher Isherwood and Stephen Spender, these stories navigate the complexities of ideological disillusionment, personal conviction, and the subtly surreal nature of everyday life. It is an essential collection that captures the enduring intellectual vigour of one of the twentieth century's most steadfastly individualistic writers.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Edward Upward

Book Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Anthologies & Short Stories

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 178

Book Publication Year: 1987

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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