Set in the academic world of Harvard and Cambridge, this novel dramatizes the plight of the embattled American liberal in the 1950s. Its central character is Edward Cavan, a brilliant English professor, who commits suicide. His death sets off a shock wave among Cavan's friends -- and changes things for some of them forever. "It is impossible not to be interested in (Sarton's characters) and concerned with what concerns them". -- The New Yorker
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Set in the academic world of Harvard and Cambridge, this novel dramatizes the plight of the embattled American liberal in the 1950s. Its central character is Edward Cavan, a brilliant English professor, who commits suicide. His death sets off a shock wave among Cavan's friends -- and changes things for some of them forever. "It is impossible not to be interested in (Sarton's characters) and concerned with what concerns them". -- The New Yorker
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Good. Bumps/wear at edges and corners. Some storage marks, scratches and tanning to cover. Tanning to text blocks and page edges. Text good and legible. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 282 p.
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Good condition but not perfect, Cover has minor nicks and tears, spine shows some creases from use. Ask Questions and request photos if your buying for the cover and not the content. STOCK PHOTOS MAY VARY FROM THE ACTUAL ITEM. ACTUAL PHOTOS AVAIL. UPON REQUEST.
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Near Fine. Book Not ex-lib. Mass market paperback in grey wraps with b/w figure of academic building. 2nd printing. 281pp. VG+. Scuffing with surface loss alongside hinge on front wrap; mild toning to rear wrap, overall clean and bright. Binding strong and square. pages clean and unmarked on somewhat pulpy stock.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
