HERSEY, John [Cormac McCarthy].
Antonietta.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf , 1991.
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Cormac McCarthy's Copy of the First Edition of John Hersey's Antonietta
First edition of this fictionalized history of a Stradivarius violin named "Antonietta," created in 1699, Cormac McCarthy's copy with his name to the front free endpaper. Octavo, original publisher's wrappers. Boldly signed by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Cormac McCarthy on the front free endpaper. Both Cormac McCarthy and John Hersey were published by Alfred A. Knopf, one of the most prestigious American publishing houses of the twentieth century. Knopf played a significant role in shaping the literary reputations of both authors, issuing Hersey’s works—including Hiroshima—and later publishing many of McCarthy’s major novels, thereby situating both writers within a distinguished tradition of American literary and journalistic excellence. In near fine condition. Housed in the original publisher's box.
John Hersey (1914–1993) was an American journalist and novelist whose work bridged literary fiction and investigative reporting, making him one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century. Throughout his career, Hersey produced novels, essays, and reportage that addressed themes of war, ethics, and human resilience, and he also served as a long-time professor of writing at Yale University. 'Antonietta' (1991) is a fictionalized historical novel that traces the three-century journey of a Stradivarius violin, crafted in 1699 and imbued with an almost mystical musical power. Structured as a “novel of circulation,” the narrative follows the instrument as it passes through the hands of various owners, including figures associated with composers such as Mozart, Berlioz, and Stravinsky, each episode reflecting the cultural and artistic milieu of its time.
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