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Middlesex. Penguin Books Ltd. 1964. First printing in this edition. Soft Covers. Sharp cornered wraps with no spine wear. Overall the book is in much better condition than would be expected for its age and is near fine. Clean and unmarked contents although text block is toned. Front wrap illustration by David Gentleman. A remarkable collection of short stories, displaying the author's skill in the genre. Written shortly after she visited Germany as a young woman, these short stories form a series of satirical sketches of German characters. A key figure in the Modernist movement, Katherine Mansfield is most remarkable for perfecting the art of the short story. 128 pages