The Thanksgiving Visitor / A Christmas Memory by Copote, Truman - 1967

New York: Random House. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1967. Hardcover. 103 pp. Fine copy of these two classic works in one volume, in matching slipcase. A straight copy with red publisher stain, no ownership or other markings. The final blank pages have not been fully opened (are uncut). The slipcase has modest wear to the corner tips and some shelf wear. The Thanksgiving Visitor is a short story by Truman Capote originally published in McCall's magazine. The story takes the form of a childhood tale about a boy and his bully problem. The story has a strong moral lesson related to revenge. It is a sequel to Capote's A Christmas Memory originally published in Mademoiselle magazine. Christmas Memory is largely autobiographical, taking place in the 1930's. The evocative narrative focuses on country life, friendship, and the joy of giving during the Christmas season, and it also gently yet poignantly touches on loneliness and loss. A handsome copy. ; 8vo .