Translated by Wilfrid David and introduced by Ernest Hemingway, who calls Vittorini one of the great new Italian writers. Tight copy with minor edgewear, including a little foxing and some light rubbing. Front board has a 3 1/2" light scratch from top edge near right corner down. Spine has some fading and wear. A few pages have rough edges as if they were torn, perhaps a printing error - doesn't interfere with print. Owner's signature on ffep.

ERNEST HEMINGWAY, FICTION