Author: Olsen, Tillie
Title: Tell Me a Riddle. Inscribed by Olsen
Description: London: Faber & Faber, (1964). First Edition. Hardcover. First Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Author. First British Edition of Tillie Olsen's now classic first book, a 'generation-defining' volume of short stories Tell Me a Riddle (1961), is a collection of writing that captures the struggles of women, aging, and social injustice with lyrical intensity. Inscribed by her in her characteristic tiny handwriting on the front pastedown and additionally signed by her on the front free endpaper and title-page. "For./ With affection and respect/ Your (illegible) and friend /Tillie". A fine copy in red cloth, gilt titles to the spine in a bright, fresh near fine dustwrapper with some very light use. "Tell Me A Riddle will be read as long as the American language lasts". Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Tillie Olsen (1912–2007) was an American writer, feminist, and social activist known for her powerful, deeply human stories about working-class life, motherhood, and marginalized voices. Born to Russian Jewish immigrant parents, she grew up in Nebraska and later became involved in labor movements and political activism, which heavily influenced her writing. .
Keywords: FIRST EDITION SIGNED SILENCES TILLIE OLSEN FEMINISM . Electronic List TBCL
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Title: Tell Me a Riddle. Inscribed by Olsen
Description: London: Faber & Faber, (1964). First Edition. Hardcover. First Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Author. First British Edition of Tillie Olsen's now classic first book, a 'generation-defining' volume of short stories Tell Me a Riddle (1961), is a collection of writing that captures the struggles of women, aging, and social injustice with lyrical intensity. Inscribed by her in her characteristic tiny handwriting on the front pastedown and additionally signed by her on the front free endpaper and title-page. "For./ With affection and respect/ Your (illegible) and friend /Tillie". A fine copy in red cloth, gilt titles to the spine in a bright, fresh near fine dustwrapper with some very light use. "Tell Me A Riddle will be read as long as the American language lasts". Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Tillie Olsen (1912–2007) was an American writer, feminist, and social activist known for her powerful, deeply human stories about working-class life, motherhood, and marginalized voices. Born to Russian Jewish immigrant parents, she grew up in Nebraska and later became involved in labor movements and political activism, which heavily influenced her writing. .
Keywords: FIRST EDITION SIGNED SILENCES TILLIE OLSEN FEMINISM . Electronic List TBCL
Price: US$ 370.00 Seller: TBCL The Book Collector's Library
- Book number: 34003
- Book number: 34003
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