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Fallada, Hans ; Sutton, Eric (Translator) : Once We Had a Child

Putnam, 1935

first English edition. the jacket is shelf rubbed and the spine ends are frayed and slightly chipped. the back of the jacket is marked and a little darkened. it presents very well in cellophane. the book has no inscriptions and the binding is excellent, square and tight.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Good

1st Edition.

Fallada, Hans ;Sutton, Eric (trans) : Once We Had a Child

Putnam, 1935

631 pages (complete). In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in the works of the troubled, erratic Hans Fallada. Fallada's reputation first of all fell foul of the Nazis (although he later had some of this restored on a rather shaky basis), then of the post-war consensus. He had decided to remain in Germany even though his London publisher (who published this volume) had sent a private boat to whisk him away. Others felt he had been compromised by his decision to stay and by the pressures to comply with the strictures of Nazi regulations for acknowledged works of writing. Yet, his repeated incarcerations in mental institutions due to consequent breakdowns (from his financial condition and his internal conflicts with the reality of Nazi demands. This book published in 1934 as "Wir Hatten Mal Ein Kind" (after he and his wife lost a child in childbirth) tipped the balance to disapproval by the state. This is the FIRST EDITION of the English translation. This copy is in benign condition. The boards are scuffed and a little marked. The edges and corners have shelving wear. The inside front cover has a gift inscription (not from the author!). The guttering along the title page is agape but this does not affect the security of the book. The contents are sure, neat and clean. The pages are fresh, clear and tidy. A most worthy copy. fk. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket

1st Edition.

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