The Self-Betrayed: A Novel
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
A work of literary fiction set against the turbulent backdrop of mid-twentieth-century Europe, The Self-Betrayed chronicles the moral and psychological unraveling of individuals caught between personal ambition, political compromise, and the weight of their own choices. Joseph Wechsberg, drawing on his deep familiarity with Central European culture and history, crafts a narrative that illustrates how ordinary people betray their own values under the pressures of ideology, survival, and social conformity. The novel presents its characters with unflinching honesty, tracing the quiet, incremental surrenders that define a life lived in self-deception. Written with the measured, reflective tone of a seasoned observer of human nature, it argues that the most devastating betrayals are not those committed against others, but those committed against oneself. Rich in atmosphere and psychological depth, it stands as a compelling portrait of conscience under siege in an age of upheaval.
Author: Joseph Wechsberg
Format: Hardback
Published: 1955, Victor Gollancz Ltd
Genre: Modern fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
A work of literary fiction set against the turbulent backdrop of mid-twentieth-century Europe, The Self-Betrayed chronicles the moral and psychological unraveling of individuals caught between personal ambition, political compromise, and the weight of their own choices. Joseph Wechsberg, drawing on his deep familiarity with Central European culture and history, crafts a narrative that illustrates how ordinary people betray their own values under the pressures of ideology, survival, and social conformity. The novel presents its characters with unflinching honesty, tracing the quiet, incremental surrenders that define a life lived in self-deception. Written with the measured, reflective tone of a seasoned observer of human nature, it argues that the most devastating betrayals are not those committed against others, but those committed against oneself. Rich in atmosphere and psychological depth, it stands as a compelling portrait of conscience under siege in an age of upheaval.