By Love Possessed

By Love Possessed

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: James Gould Cozzens
Binding: Hardback
Published: Longmans, Green and Co, 1958

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

James Gould Cozzens's By Love Possessed presents a compelling legal drama that uncovers the intricate moral landscape of a small New England town. The narrative chronicles the life of Arthur Winner, a respected lawyer whose meticulously ordered existence begins to unravel as he confronts long-buried secrets and the complex passions of those around him. This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel masterfully illustrates the compromises and contradictions inherent in human relationships, all while maintaining a sophisticated and introspective tone. It argues for a nuanced understanding of justice and personal integrity, revealing the profound impact of love and desire on individual destinies.

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Description

Author: James Gould Cozzens
Binding: Hardback
Published: Longmans, Green and Co, 1958

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

James Gould Cozzens's By Love Possessed presents a compelling legal drama that uncovers the intricate moral landscape of a small New England town. The narrative chronicles the life of Arthur Winner, a respected lawyer whose meticulously ordered existence begins to unravel as he confronts long-buried secrets and the complex passions of those around him. This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel masterfully illustrates the compromises and contradictions inherent in human relationships, all while maintaining a sophisticated and introspective tone. It argues for a nuanced understanding of justice and personal integrity, revealing the profound impact of love and desire on individual destinies.