First UK edition of one of Paz's most influential works, consisting of nine parts concerned with the theme of Mexican identity and demonstrate how, at the end of the existential labyrinth, there is a profound feeling of solitude.

Originally published in 1950, The Labyrinth of Solitude addresses important contemporary issues, including the nature of political power in post-conquest Mexico, the relation of Native Americans to Europeans, and the ubiquity of official corruption.

First UK edition, first impression; 8vo; light age-toning, else unmarked internally; publisher's red cloth-backed boards, black lettering to spine, black endpapers, with the unclipped pictorial dustjacket, short closed tear to lower edge of rear panel, some toning to top edge and spine, minor edge-wear, else very good.