Unruh (Fritz von) Way of Sacrifice
£350
translated from the German by C.A. Macartney
New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1928.
First edition. 8vo. Original cloth-backed boards. Dust-jacket.
Fritz von Unruh (1885–1970) was a prominent figure in German literature, known for his expressionist works that often critiqued militarism and advocated for peace. His literary contributions include plays, novels, and essays that reflect his commitment to humanistic values and his opposition to authoritarianism.
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A little speckling to cloth at spine; jacket worn and torn with some loss.
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