The Song of the Flea

Originally first published in 1948, this is the third printing. Unclipped dust jacket with 6s price intact, now in Brodart. Clean text block, save toning to text block. THis novel is a loose sequel to Night And The City also set in seedy London, explores the bad luck and degradation that a writer will endure in order to make the time and money to write something of integrity. It is a testament to the optimism and sheer perseverance of the writer that even though he is foiled at every step, he continues bravely to the bitter end. 357 pages.