Various (Gordimer, Nadine; Hyman, Stanley Edgar; Ransom, John Crowe; Robin, Leslie et al.)

The Kenyon Review, Vol. XXX, Issue 4, 1968

Gambier, OH: Kenyon College, 1968. First Printing. Softcover. This vintage number of the venerable literary journal published by Kenyon College features a section of essays entitled "The International Symposium on the Short Story (Part One)" with contributions by writers from eight countries, including Nadine Gordimer representing South Africa. Also "A Postscript on Shakespeare's Sonnets" by John Crow Ransom; a section of reviews including one by critic John Edgar Hyman (1919-1970) who had been the husband & was the widower by this time of the distinguished & disturbing author Shirley Jackson, & more. With front cover illustration by Leslie Robin. Softcover in sewn binding. A significant issue in this collectible series. In relatively fine condition with only moderate rubbing to dark blue background of front cover; tiny bumps at corners & a few short, faint creases at same; mild rubbing, spotting & sunning to spine & back cover; very mild rubbing & light browning to edges of text block. Interior very fine except for very tiny bump-waves at upper & lower corners of some page leaves. Fine. [Item #2511]

Price: $20.00