The Tent, Liam O'Flaherty — 1st Edition

Name: The Tent, Liam O'Flaherty — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6868
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Publication: London, Jonathan Cape, 1926

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 288.

Condition Report: Good. The original olive green cloth binding remains structurally firm and tight, though it exhibits moderate shelf-wear, surface scuffing, and minor isolated marks to the boards. The spine panel shows mild bumping at the extremities, and the printed paper title label is noticeably chipped at the top right corner with some attendant age-toning. The text block is generally clean, with the top edge darkened from dust and the untrimmed fore and bottom edges showing typical toning. Internally, the pages are largely crisp, punctuated by a W.H. Smith & Son blind-stamp to the title page, with no major foxing or markings. A solid, presentable copy despite the external cosmetic wear.

Catalogue Note: This is the first edition of Liam O'Flaherty's second collection of short fiction, gathering twenty-nine stories. Bound in the publisher's characteristic olive green cloth with a paper spine label, this volume represents the standard trade issue.

The presence of the W.H. Smith & Son blind-stamp to the title leaf is a common feature of the period, reflecting the era's circulating library networks and prominent retail booksellers.

As an early work by the acclaimed Irish novelist, who was already gaining significant recognition following the publication of The Informer the previous year, first editions in the original cloth (un-restored and without the scarce dust jacket) remain reasonably obtainable, though they are increasingly sought after by collectors of Irish literature and modern firsts.

In The Tent, Liam O'Flaherty delivers a powerful and evocative collection of short stories that capture the rugged spirit and psychological depth of early twentieth-century Ireland. Known for his raw, unflinching portrayals of nature, rural life, and the human condition, O'Flaherty masterfully explores the tension between basic instinct and societal expectation. From bleak, windswept landscapes to the intimate struggles of his characters, this 1926 collection cements O'Flaherty's reputation as a vital voice in modern Irish literature, offering readers a visceral and poetic glimpse into a world of survival, beauty, and quiet desperation.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Liam O'Flaherty

Book Publisher: Jonathan Cape

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Anthologies & Short Stories

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 288

Book Publication Year: 1926

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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