New York: Seaver Books, 1987. First Edition. hardcover. Very Good -/Very Good +. 8x5x1. First Edition. Hardcover. bound in quarter black cloth with dark grey paper boards and red foil lettering on the spine. Emil Mihai Cioran was a Romanian philosopher, aphorist and essayist, who published works in both Romanian and French. His work has been noted for its pervasive philosophical pessimism, style, and aphorisms. His works frequently engaged with issues of suffering, decay, and nihilism. Essays discuss democracy, the history of Russia, tyranny, hate and revenge, utopias, and the mythological golden age. 118pp. Beige art deco style dustjacket.<br><br>CONDITION: Mild shelf wear. Front flyleaf has been removed. Pages have underlining in red pen. Binding and text block are sound. Dustjacket is mildly sunned.

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Bookseller: Shelley and Son Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 073533
Title: History and Utopia (First Edition)
Author: E. M. Cioran
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good -
Jacket Condition: Very Good +
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0805003916
ISBN 13: 9780805003918
Publisher: Seaver Books
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1987
Size: 8x5x1
Keywords: History, nonfiction, essays, politics, Romanian literature, France
Bookseller catalogs: Philosophy;
X weight: 10 oz

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