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The Secret History
by Donna Tartt
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0679410325
- ISBN 13
- 9780679410324
- Seller
-
Lakewood, Colorado, United States
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About This Item
U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf, 1992 First edition, first printing; light rubbing to acetate dust; o/w NF/NF; signed bookplate by Donna Tartt loosely laid in book. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine.
Synopsis
The Secret History by Donna Tartt is a novel that follows the lives of a group of classics students at a small, elite college in New England. The students, led by their charismatic and eccentric professor, become obsessed with ancient Greek culture and rituals, which leads them to commit a terrible crime. The novel explores themes of guilt, obsession, and the corrupting influence of power. Tartt's masterful prose and richly drawn characters make The Secret History a compelling and thought-provoking read. It has become a beloved classic of contemporary literature since its publication in 1992.
Reviews
On Feb 13 2015, a reader said:
The first book I read by Donna Tartt was her newest "Goldfinch" novel. When I completed it, I immediately went to purchase "The Secret History".
I really enjoyed this book. It's a thrilling sort of mystery laced with oddly endearing characters that you feel a closeness to despite their strange underlying coldness at times. Tartt hangs you by a thread most of the book, leaving you wondering what is going to happen next. It's tragic, beautiful and horrific. It's unique.
I am in Seattle and it's winter so we're in our overcast time. Reading this book was perfect for this time of year, even though based on the East coast, I could feel the atmosphere entirely. I highly recommend this book.
On Apr 23 2014, a reader said:
Her characters stay with you after you have finished the book. I go back and read this book about twice a year and find some new little character aspect every time.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Evergreen Books LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- ABE-13718824375
- Title
- The Secret History
- Author
- Donna Tartt
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0679410325
- ISBN 13
- 9780679410324
- Publisher
- U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1992
Terms of Sale
Evergreen Books LLC
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About the Seller
Evergreen Books LLC
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Lakewood, Colorado
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Glossary
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- Bookplate
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- Fine
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- O/W
- An abbreviation for otherwise
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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