Ferdydurke - Witold Gombrowicz. Hardcover w dj. 1st Eng Ed. 1961

From Goodreads: (3.77/5)

"In this bitterly funny novel by the renowned Polish author Witold Gombrowicz, a writer finds himself tossed into a chaotic world of schoolboys by a diabolical professor who wishes to reduce him to childishness. Originally published in Poland in 1937, Ferdydurke became an instant literary sensation and catapulted the young author to fame. Deemed scandalous and subversive by Nazis, Stalinists, and the Polish Communist regime in turn, the novel (as well as all of Gombrowicz's other works) was officially banned in Poland for decades. It has nonetheless remained one of the most influential works of twentieth-century European literature."

Ferdydurke is translated here directly from the Polish for the first time by Eric Mosbacher. This early translation has since been eclipsed by more contemporary versions, and has therefore become quite collectable.

Copy in good condition, with browning to text block edges and tanned areas to prelims. The red cloth boards are near pristine with gilt lettering on spine still bright. Dust jacket worn but appears neat. There is scuffing to the back surface rendering the text all but illegible, and some repairs to the spine section and edges.

Publisher: Macgibbon & Kee

Edition: 1st English Ed. 1961

Pages: 272

Dimensions (LxWxT): 205 x 140 x 30 mm