Modern Library Seven Gothic Tales Isak Dinesen Green Cloth 1960s Vintage US

Condition: Good

Condition Notes: Used – Good condition. Cloth boards remain clean and firm with light wear to corners. Gilt spine text lightly faded. Interior pages are clean and bright. Signature of prior owner present on endpaper.

Literary Movement: Modernism

Language: English

Era: 1960s

Book Title: Seven Gothic Tales

Author: Isak Dinesen (pseudonym of Karen Blixen)

Topic: Books

Country of Origin: United States

Seven Gothic Tales by Isak Dinesen – Modern Library Edition with Dorothy Canfield Introduction

This item is a Modern Library hardcover edition of Seven Gothic Tales by Isak Dinesen, first copyrighted in 1934 and renewed in 1961. Published by Random House in the United States and distributed in Canada, this edition includes an introduction by Dorothy Canfield and is presented in the iconic green cloth binding with gilt lettering and the recognizable Modern Library torchbearer emblem.

Bound in textured green cloth, the book is in good condition for a vintage mid20thcentury edition. The cover shows only light shelf wear and minor rubbing on the spine edges. The interior is clean and tightly bound, with charming patterned Modern Library endpapers and a previous owner's signature on the front pastedown. There is no dust jacket included.

Product Details:

• Title: Seven Gothic Tales

• Author: Isak Dinesen (pseudonym of Karen Blixen)

• Publisher: The Modern Library, Random House, Inc., New York

• Copyright: 1934, renewed 1961 by Isak Dinesen

• Binding: Hardcover (Green cloth, Modern Library design)

• Language: English

• Pages: Approx. 400

• Features: Introduction by Dorothy Canfield, iconic Modern Library styling

Condition:
Used – Good condition. Cloth boards remain clean and firm with light wear to corners. Gilt spine text lightly faded. Interior pages are clean and bright. Signature of prior owner present on endpaper. No dust jacket.

About the Author & Historical Context:

Isak Dinesen (the pen name of Danish writer Karen Blixen) was one of the most significant literary voices of the 20th century. Best known for Out of Africa, she first gained international recognition with Seven Gothic Tales—her debut collection, published in 1934. The stories combine psychological insight, existential complexity, and ornate gothic stylings, often featuring mysterious identities, layered narratives, and philosophical reflection.

This edition preserves the literary richness of Dinesen's work in a collectible and readerfriendly Modern Library format, long admired for making classic literature widely accessible.