Description
Author William Styron
Publisher Random House 1979
Format hardcover
Condition Fine quality with dustjacket protected by Brodart Archival covering
Summary
William Styron’s Sophie's Choice is a deeply affecting novel that explores love, trauma, and the lingering shadows of the Holocaust. Set in post-war Brooklyn, it follows Stingo, an aspiring writer from the South, as he becomes entangled in the turbulent relationship between Sophie Zawistowski, a Polish survivor of Auschwitz, and Nathan Landau, her brilliant but unstable lover.
Styron’s masterful storytelling shifts between past and present, unraveling the harrowing secret at the heart of Sophie’s life—the devastating choice she was forced to make. This novel remains one of the most powerful literary achievements of the 20th century, addressing guilt, survival, and the human capacity for both love and destruction.
This is a first trade edition (ISBN 0394461096) published by Random House in 1979, distinguished by a red Random House logo stamped on the spine, a unique feature that suggests it may have been part of a special in-house or promotional printing. The original dust jacket (98765432) is protected by Brodart, ensuring preservation.
A collectible modern classic, this copy is in fine/near fine condition, with minimal wear, a clean interior, and a tight binding. A perfect addition for collectors of modern literature and Styron’s works.