Crime Passionnel.

London, UK Methuen Publishing , 1961. Paperback First Edition Thus [1961], so stated. First Edition Thus [1961], so stated. Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of moderate use: moderate wear to the extremities; fairly heavy rubbing to the wrapper covers; a crease at the middle of the upper portion of the front panel and another at the upper rear panel and a single crease at the backstrip; the binding leans a little, but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Shows some wear, but remains structurally sound and tightly bound. A good, well-loved copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.75 x 4.9 x 0.3 inches). 120pp. Translated by Kitty Black. First published in this translation by Hamish Hamilton in 1949. Trade Paperback. A highly entertaining political thriller; the play shows where that peculiarly Gallic combinations of sex, politics and suspense has its origins. Crime Passionnel reflects Sartre's fascination with the mentality and morality of Communism in its story of a young Party member assigned to shoot a "deviationist". It was first staged in 1948.