Mersand, Joseph E.

TRADITIONS IN AMERICAN LITERATURE : A STUDY OF JEWISH CHARACTERS AND AUTHORS [BEL KAUFMAN’S COPY, INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR]

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1974. Item #37743

1974 Authorized Facsimile Copy of the 1st Edition (probably for review) . Original Wrappers. 8vo. [xiii], 247 pages ; 25 cm. This copy is inscribed by Mersand to Bel Kaufman, author of “Up the Down Staircase, ” on the front end page. Mersand writes, “to Bel Kaufman, who made us look up and never walk down the up staircase. Sincerely, Joseph Mersand. ” SUBJECT(S) : American literature -- Jewish authors -- History and criticism. Both Kaufman, who’s massively successful novel spent 64 weeks on the bestseller list, and Mersand, who wrote many books on drama and literature, were English teachers in New York City Public Schools. SUBJECT(S) : Judaism and literature -- United States -- History. Some discoloration to wrappers. Otherwise about very good condition. (AMR-51-14).

Price: $100.00