A beautiful collection of six vintage Edna O'Brien 1980s Penguin paperbacks. Gorgeous cover photos by Elisabeth Novick, except Returning, whose cover was done by Gillian Campbell. All books are in good to very good condition.
Edna O’Brien is an Irish short story writer, novelist, and playwright. She has won numerous literary awards, and is considered one of the greatest contemporary narrators of the female experience. Her first novel, The Country Girls (1960) was banned in Ireland for its bold depictions of female sexuality.
The Country Girls, 1980. Some light scratches to cover. Some fading to spine. No markings inside. Good condition .
Returning, 1983. Some light shelfwear. Some minor wear along spine. Previous price sticker on back cover. No markings inside. Good condition.
Girls in Their Married Bliss, 1981. Some light shelfwear. No markings inside. Previous price sticker on back cover. Very good condition.
Girl with Green Eyes, 1980. Some light shelfwear. Previous price sticker remnants on front cover. No markings inside. Previous price sticker on back cover. Good condition.
Casualties of Peace, 1982. Slight slant to spine. Previous price sticker on back cover. Some light scuffs and creases to cover. No markings inside. Good condition.
Johnnie I Hardly Knew You, 1978. Some light foxing to edges of cover. Previous bookshop stamp on first page. No other markings. Good condition.