An Unsocial Socialist
New York: Brentano's, 1900. First American edition. Hardcover. Small octavo (7 3/4 x 5 1/2"). [6], 373, [1]pp. Uncut. Original full blue-navy cloth, with gold lettering to spine and front cover.
"An Unsocial Socialist" was originally published in Great Britain in 1887, having been written in 1883. The tale begins with "a humorous description of student antics at a girl's school then changes focus to a seemingly uncouth laborer who, it soon develops, is really a wealthy gentleman in hiding from his overly affectionate wife. He needs the freedom gained by matrimonial truancy to promote the socialistic cause, to which he is an active convert.
Once the subject of socialism emerges, it dominates the story, allowing only space enough in the final chapters to excoriate the idle upper class and allow the erstwhile schoolgirls, in their earliest maturity, to marry suitably" (from Wikipedia).
Previous owner's bookplate on inside of front cover. Binding and interior in very good condition. vg. Item #42760
Price: $75.00