The Lung by James Farrell, 1st UK hardback edition, 1965, Rare. James Farrell

The Lung by James Farrell, 1st UK edition.Publisher: Hutchinson, London, 1965.Binding: hardback cloth.Pages: 207pp.Description / Condition: Set in 1940s England, the follows the lives of patients and staff at a tuberculosis sanatorium. The story explores the physical and psychological struggles of those afflicted with the disease, as well as the dynamics and social hierarchies within the institution. Through its vivid characters and intricate plot, the novel delves into themes of isolation, mortality, and the human spirit’s resilience in the face of illness. Farrell’s work offers a poignant and thought-provoking glimpse into a historical period and a unique microcosm of society affected by a deadly and stigmatised illness. Some edge wear, tears, creases and browning to jacket. Light edge wear to boards along with Boots Booklovers library label present. Light foxing/wear to pages with small stamp mark to rear jacket flap and impression of it to back endpaper along with ligh