Integrating Eastern and Western spiritual traditions with psychoanalysis and philosophy, this strangely simple tale, written with a deep and moving empathy for humanity, has touched the lives of millions since its original publication in 1922.
An allegorical novel by the celebrated German writer. Sidhartha, the hero, is a type of Buddhist Everyman, who passes through many temptations and trials on his way to purification. The different stages of his spiritual development are represented by the various roles he takes on: wanderer, courtier, merchant, and hermit. Originally published in ...
John Franklin seems to be a misfit because of his slow, stubbornly individualistic ways and his failure to be integrated into the society he was born to. At 14 he goes to sea, and eventually sets off in search of the Northwest Passage and eventually into the Arctic. This account is based on the life of an actual character.
Ralph Freedom traces the career of Rainer Maria Rilke - perhaps one of Europe's greatest poets - in this scholarly biographical volume that includes examples of Rilke's poetry and prose.
Wars, all wars, create winds of chaos that blow long after the last shot is fired. World War II was no exception. Jacob and Francesca, like Dante's Paolo and Francesca, are caught up in those winds. Jacob, haunted by overwhelming fear caused by persecution in his past, damages himself and those he loves. Francesca, hardened by the war, finds it ...
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: E.P. Dutton
Date Published: 1948
Description: Text is clean. No dj, moderate cloth wear. STATED FIRST EDITION.447pp. 8vo. 7 3/4-9 3/4"tall.100% guaranteed. No hassle return policy. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Date Published: 1963
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. cover worn a bit, some wear to corners and edges, page blocks mottled; text unmarked, binding firm. 294 p. 23 cm. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Dutton
Date Published: 1948
Description: Near Fine /VG. Winner of 1947 Lewis & Clark Northwest Award. 1st. edition. Aside from a faint yellowing to page edges and inked price on front endpaper, about fine. Appears unread. Still bright, but lightly edgeworn DJ w/ small chips & one small closed tear front panel. In new clear Mylar protector. read more
Binding: wraps
Publisher: Homosexual Counseling Journa
Date Published: 1975
Description: Very Good. A Study of Interpersonal Conflict in Homosexual Relations; Perspectives on the Gender-Integrated Gay Community; Its Formal. read more
Description: Freedman, Ralph., E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc., 1948, c1948, 1st Edition, cloth, sm light spot on front cover, top edge lightly soiled o/w vg w/slightly chipped dj (minor rubbing), 447 pp, 8vo, 'A division of the American Counter-Intellegence Corps is detailed. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Original Cloth
Publisher: E. P. Dutton
Date Published: 1948
Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Signed by Author A very attractive and solid copy, SIGNED by the author on the fly page "To Mrs. Audnick, Ralph Freedman, Madison, July 24, 1948". Original black cloth binding with red and black decorative title to both cover and spine. Light shelfwear. A nice copy! All of our books are hand selected and are as described. Mylar protective sleeves are available. read more
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