{"product_id":"modern-library-seven-gothic-tales-isak-dinesen-green-cloth-1960s-vintage-us","title":"Modern Library  Seven Gothic Tales Isak Dinesen Green Cloth 1960s Vintage US","description":"\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiterary Movement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modernism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seven Gothic Tales\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isak Dinesen (pseudonym of Karen Blixen)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp datastart=\"135\" dataend=\"233\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"135\" dataend=\"233\"\u003eSeven Gothic Tales by Isak Dinesen – Modern Library Edition with Dorothy Canfield Introduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"235\" dataend=\"637\"\u003eThis item is a \u003cstrong datastart=\"250\" dataend=\"286\"\u003eModern Library hardcover edition\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cem datastart=\"290\" dataend=\"310\"\u003eSeven Gothic Tales\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003cstrong datastart=\"474\" dataend=\"510\"\u003eintroduction by Dorothy Canfield\u003c\/strong\u003e and is presented in the iconic green cloth binding with gilt lettering and the recognizable Modern Library torchbearer emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"639\" dataend=\"1001\"\u003eBound in textured green cloth, the book is in \u003cstrong datastart=\"685\" dataend=\"703\"\u003egood condition\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1003\" dataend=\"1026\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1006\" dataend=\"1026\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul datastart=\"1028\" dataend=\"1439\"\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1028\" dataend=\"1061\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1030\" dataend=\"1061\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1030\" dataend=\"1040\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seven Gothic Tales\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1062\" dataend=\"1118\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1064\" dataend=\"1118\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1064\" dataend=\"1075\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isak Dinesen (pseudonym of Karen Blixen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1119\" dataend=\"1186\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1121\" dataend=\"1186\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1121\" dataend=\"1135\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Modern Library, Random House, Inc., New York\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1187\" dataend=\"1240\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1189\" dataend=\"1240\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1189\" dataend=\"1203\"\u003eCopyright:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1934, renewed 1961 by Isak Dinesen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1241\" dataend=\"1304\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1243\" dataend=\"1304\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1243\" dataend=\"1255\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover (Green cloth, Modern Library design)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1305\" dataend=\"1330\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1307\" dataend=\"1330\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1307\" dataend=\"1320\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1331\" dataend=\"1357\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1333\" dataend=\"1357\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1333\" dataend=\"1343\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 400\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli datastart=\"1358\" dataend=\"1439\"\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1360\" dataend=\"1439\"\u003e\u003cstrong datastart=\"1360\" dataend=\"1373\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Introduction by Dorothy Canfield, iconic Modern Library styling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1441\" dataend=\"1678\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1444\" dataend=\"1458\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUsed – \u003cstrong datastart=\"1466\" dataend=\"1484\"\u003eGood condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1680\" dataend=\"1725\"\u003e \u003cstrong datastart=\"1683\" dataend=\"1725\"\u003eAbout the Author \u0026amp; Historical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"1727\" dataend=\"2179\"\u003eIsak Dinesen (the pen name of Danish writer Karen Blixen) was one of the most significant literary voices of the 20th century. Best known for \u003cem datastart=\"1869\" dataend=\"1884\"\u003eOut of Africa\u003c\/em\u003e, she first gained international recognition with \u003cem datastart=\"1934\" dataend=\"1954\"\u003eSeven Gothic Tales\u003c\/em\u003e—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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp datastart=\"2181\" dataend=\"2365\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gifted UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52604846539099,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/4986\/3003\/files\/57_0cfbf478-0d55-428c-b4bc-6a12f68fe216.jpg?v=1773690777","url":"https:\/\/gifteduk.com\/products\/modern-library-seven-gothic-tales-isak-dinesen-green-cloth-1960s-vintage-us","provider":"Gifted UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}