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Jonah: Available Copies

In the binding of black cloth with green lettering, a bit faded at head and tail of spine. Dust jacket is worn, tattered, reinforced inside folds with tape. Size: 8vo

1st issue in black cloth.

Jonah

First Edition. First edition / printing. No jacket. Fading. Binding sound. Text clean and unmarked. Previous owner's signature. Front hinge starting. First edition. I note every flaw I find, so buy with confidence.

First edition copy. . Acceptable dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. (jonah, fiction)

bound in tan cloth, and wrapped in a good dust jacket. some rubbing on spine jacket, in protective mylar. A nice copy.

1st. ed. v.g. Please email for info concerning any book or dust jacket. If d.j. does not appear in description, it means there is no dust jacket. Photos on request. Some books may have remainder marks. Heavy and/or oversized books require additional postage.

no dust jacket, covers have heavy wear, rubbing and loss of color, corners and ends of spine bumped, binding tight, 212 pages, fictionalized story of a man of God Size: 5.5 x 7.75

In the black cloth with yellow lettering. Edges and joints nibbled by insects, else a very good copy in somewhat soiled and frayed dust jacket. Size: 8vo

lacking dj. minimal wear.

VG. No dust jacket. Light wear to spine. Bookplate on ffep. Text and illustrations are clean. Ships wrapped in bubble wrap and packed securely in a box.

First printing. In the first issue binding with yellow spine lettering. Light shelfwear. The boards are rubbed and faintly spotted. The spine is a bit sunned.The endpapers are mildly foxed. In a sound binding with hinges intact. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall

New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. "Jonah" is a masterfully crafted retelling of the biblical story of the reluctant prophet, viewed through the lens of Robert Nathan's characteristic irony and poetic sensitivity. In this novel, the ancient narrative is infused with modern psychological depth, transforming the familiar tale of the man who fled from divine instruction into a poignant exploration of human pride, loneliness, and the struggle for spiritual understanding.Set against the backdrop of ancient Israel and the sprawling city of Nineveh, the story follows Jonah as he attempts to escape his mandate. Nathan moves beyond the purely miraculous elements of the storm and the great fish to focus on Jonah's inner life-his personal frustrations, his romantic yearnings, and his eventual confrontation with the overwhelming nature of mercy. The prose is elegant and understated, stripping away the grandiosity of myth to reveal a deeply relatable man caught between his own stubborn desires and a cosmic calling.A notable example of early 20th-century biblical fiction, "Jonah" showcases the author's unique ability to blend gentle satire with profound philosophical inquiry. The work remains a compelling study of the tension between individual will and the inescapable presence of the infinite, offering readers a timeless reflection on faith, failure, and the human condition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

212 pp. 8vo. VG+ (offset to eps/age-toning)/VG (chipping to spine panel ends). Black cloth binding with gilt stamped spine lettering (2nd issue). Dust jacket

Alfred A. Knopf New York 1934 12mo. 212 pages. beige cloth boards lightly soiled. binding secure. soiling to dust jacket with creasing and small tears.

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FIRST EDITION, cloth, 212 pgs, DW chipped else VG+

8vo, pp. 212. Owner's signature on flyleaf. VG in chipped and lightly soiled dj. A novel.

First printing. In the second issue binding with gilt spine lettering. The spine is cocked. The front free endpaper is missing. The remaining endpapers are mildly foxed. The dust jacket is edgeworn, with chipped spine ends, including a bit of underside tape repair to the spine head. There is a smudge on the front panel. The bottom corner of the rear flap is clipped. The price, $2.00, is present on the front flap. In Brodart archival dust jacket protector. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall

New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. "Jonah" is a masterfully crafted retelling of the biblical story of the reluctant prophet, viewed through the lens of Robert Nathan's characteristic irony and poetic sensitivity. In this novel, the ancient narrative is infused with modern psychological depth, transforming the familiar tale of the man who fled from divine instruction into a poignant exploration of human pride, loneliness, and the struggle for spiritual understanding.Set against the backdrop of ancient Israel and the sprawling city of Nineveh, the story follows Jonah as he attempts to escape his mandate. Nathan moves beyond the purely miraculous elements of the storm and the great fish to focus on Jonah's inner life-his personal frustrations, his romantic yearnings, and his eventual confrontation with the overwhelming nature of mercy. The prose is elegant and understated, stripping away the grandiosity of myth to reveal a deeply relatable man caught between his own stubborn desires and a cosmic calling.A notable example of early 20th-century biblical fiction, "Jonah" showcases the author's unique ability to blend gentle satire with profound philosophical inquiry. The work remains a compelling study of the tension between individual will and the inescapable presence of the infinite, offering readers a timeless reflection on faith, failure, and the human condition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Panel edges very slightly dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. ; 212 pages; Description: 212 p. 20 cm. Subjects: Jonah, the prophet --Fiction. 3 Kg.

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New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.