The Case Of Mr Crump
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Book: Good
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A searing work of literary realism, The Case of Mr. Crump chronicles the psychological and emotional destruction of Herbert Crump, a gifted young man trapped in a suffocating marriage to a domineering, manipulative woman. Ludwig Lewisohn draws on deeply autobiographical material to construct a harrowing portrait of a union built on coercion and sustained by cruelty, illustrating with unflinching precision how a toxic relationship can erode identity, ambition, and the will to live. The novel's tone is intense and unrelenting, building a sense of claustrophobic dread as Crump's desperate attempts to reclaim his freedom are met with calculated psychological warfare. Originally published in Europe in 1926 after being deemed too controversial for American audiences, the work stands as a bold indictment of social and legal institutions that trapped individuals — particularly men — in loveless and abusive marriages. Praised by figures such as Sigmund Freud and Thomas Mann, it remains a powerful and disturbing testament to the human cost of institutionalized misery.
Author: Ludwig Lewisohn
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, Allen Lane
Genre: Modern fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A searing work of literary realism, The Case of Mr. Crump chronicles the psychological and emotional destruction of Herbert Crump, a gifted young man trapped in a suffocating marriage to a domineering, manipulative woman. Ludwig Lewisohn draws on deeply autobiographical material to construct a harrowing portrait of a union built on coercion and sustained by cruelty, illustrating with unflinching precision how a toxic relationship can erode identity, ambition, and the will to live. The novel's tone is intense and unrelenting, building a sense of claustrophobic dread as Crump's desperate attempts to reclaim his freedom are met with calculated psychological warfare. Originally published in Europe in 1926 after being deemed too controversial for American audiences, the work stands as a bold indictment of social and legal institutions that trapped individuals — particularly men — in loveless and abusive marriages. Praised by figures such as Sigmund Freud and Thomas Mann, it remains a powerful and disturbing testament to the human cost of institutionalized misery.