Korol', Dama, Valet'. [King, Queen, Knave].
Berlin, Slovo, 1928
The author would later study his American compatriots in detail but it was not the case for his representation of German characters in his writing. Despite having lived in Berlin for a number of years he 'spoke no German, had no German friends, had not read a single German novel either in the original or in the translation'. However, he believed that 'in art, as in nature, a glaring disadvantage may turn out to be a subtle protective device'.
First edition; small 8vo (20.5 x 14.5); 259pp., iii, ink ownership inscription to upper flyleaf, slight age toning but very fresh internally; original grey wrappers printed in blue and red, spine toned, some slight wear but otherwise a near-fine copy.
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