PERELMAN, S.J.
Listen to the Mocking Bird.
New York: Simon and Schuster , 1949.
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First Edition of Perelman's Listen to the Mocking Bird
First edition of Perelman's notion of intellectualism. Octavo, original publisher's cloth, illustrated with unique drawings by Hirschfeld. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket.
"Listen to the Mocking Bird" by S.J. Perelman is a satirical work that humorously critiques the conventions of the American literary scene and popular culture of the 1930s. The book is a playful, self-aware take on the obsession with serious literature and the notion of intellectualism. Through sharp wit and absurdity, Perelman parodies the heroic narratives and traditional storytelling styles, all while addressing the contrast between highbrow and lowbrow culture. The novel, much like his other works, is characterized by Perelman's distinctive blend of wordplay, humor, and absurd situations. It offers an exploration of literary pretensions and the nature of cultural reception, making it both a humorous and insightful critique of the time.
Listen to the Mocking Bird.
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