The Devious Ways
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.
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Previous owner in small print on FEP, light foxing on top of block but pages otherwise fine
A compelling collection of four novellas that delve into the shadowy recesses of the human psyche. Philip Freund, celebrated for his intellectual depth and stylistic precision, explores themes of obsession, moral ambiguity, and the intricate deceptions people practice upon others—and themselves. From a pianist's unsettling infatuation to the complex social maneuvers of European intellectuals, these stories offer a suspenseful and philosophically rich journey into the "devious ways" of the heart and mind. Freund’s work remains a cornerstone for readers who appreciate literature that balances atmospheric intrigue with profound psychological insight.
Author: Philip Freund
Format: Hardback
Published: 1962, W. H. Allen & Co.
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Previous owner in small print on FEP, light foxing on top of block but pages otherwise fine
A compelling collection of four novellas that delve into the shadowy recesses of the human psyche. Philip Freund, celebrated for his intellectual depth and stylistic precision, explores themes of obsession, moral ambiguity, and the intricate deceptions people practice upon others—and themselves. From a pianist's unsettling infatuation to the complex social maneuvers of European intellectuals, these stories offer a suspenseful and philosophically rich journey into the "devious ways" of the heart and mind. Freund’s work remains a cornerstone for readers who appreciate literature that balances atmospheric intrigue with profound psychological insight.