LIDIN, Vladimir. The Price of Life. New York: Harper and Brothers, (1932).

First Edition stated. H. C. dustjacket art. Russian and Jewish author's novel of university life in Soviet Russia. "A peasant poet who betrays his ideals for a short cut to wealth. Kiril's tragedy is played against a blaring and chaotic background - Bohemian nights in underground rooms, singing gypsies, bowls of vodka - where greed and lust vie with the ascetic bleakness of Bolshevism. Involved in robbery and murder, Kiril escapes the police only to decide that life is not worth while if the price to be paid is perpetual flight and fear of betrayal". Near Fine but for humorous gift inscription at front endpaper, in Very Good dustjacket, chip at lower spine end.

Price: $225.00