Description
The first edition, first printing of The Ides of March by Thornton Wilder.
Octavo, viii, 246pp, [2]. Blue cloth, title stamped in silver on the spine. Stated “First Edition” with “M-W” production date on copyright page. Rubbing along head of spine, some fraying to the cloth. Some foxing to endpapers. Internally clean. In the publisher’s dust jacket, $2.75 on front flap, light toning to spine, closed tear along top edge of front panel, a very good example.
Thornton Wilder (1897-1975) was an American playwright and novelist renowned for exploring universal themes of human connection and resilience. He won three Pulitzer Prizes: two for drama with Our Town (1938) and The Skin of Our Teeth (1942), and one for fiction with The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1927). His work often delves into existential questions, blending realism with philosophical reflection. Wilder also wrote novels like The Cabala (1926) and The Ides of March (1948), alongside numerous plays. His works remain celebrated for their innovative narrative techniques and timeless exploration of the human condition.
