The Professor of Desire by Philip Roth (Hardcover: Fiction) 1977
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1977 Farrar, Straus and Giroux Hardcover Book Club edition of The Professor of Desire by Philip Roth 181 pages. Genre: Literary Fiction, Psychological Novel Summary: This novel follows David Kepesh—erudite, yearning, and perpetually unsettled—as he chases fulfillment from the lecture halls of academe to the charged terrain of his own romantic and erotic life. With Roth’s signature blend of sharp intellect and emotional volatility, the novel explores the collision between appetite and identity, asking what it costs to pursue a self shaped by desire rather than restraint.
A standout for readers drawn to character‑driven fiction, intimate psychological excavation, and modern classics that probe the complexities of longing, intimacy, and self‑reinvention.
Hardcover book in readable condition. All pages intact. Spine tight. No writing. This book has been read and shows signs of age. Dustjacket shows wear. Mild foxing present along the fore edge and top edge.Listed for its rarity. Age related foxing noted on the closed page edges. For a closer look, please refer to the photos shown for the actual book. Free delivery confirmation, track delivery online. Any questions, please feel free to contact us.
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