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New Grub Street; a novel

Gissing, George

London, Smith, Elder, & Co., 1891

First edition of the most popular novel by Victorian author George Gissing. Providing an important contemporary illustration of literary life in late-nineteenth century London, with many scenes set in the British Museum Reading Room, this novel well-depicts the intense mental and physical struggle that authors face in creating a commodity, versus creating art and scholarship.

Reinforce spines and remove tape and buckram from binding.

Thank You to Donor: Kenneth R. Mares

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