The Price of Salt - A Norton Critical Edition

This Norton Critical Edition includes:

. The 1952 novel along with-for comparative reading-Patricia Highsmith's two Afterwords (1984 and 1990).

. Editorial matter by Terry Castle.

. Background materials on The Price of Salt's textual history and genesis (1948-52).

. An unusually rich Criticism section, thematically arranged to promote classroom discussion. Letters to Patricia Highsmith (1952-65)-never before published-allow today's readers to understand something of this novel's deeply personal power, while reviews of the 1952, 1984, and 1991 editions trace the novel's critical reception in a changing world. Other topics include lesbian pulp fiction, a brief history of lesbianism in the 1950s and Carol, the 2014 film adaptation of The Price of Salt.

. A Selected Bibliography.

About the author

Patricia Highsmith (1921-1995) was the author of more than twenty novels, including Strangers on a Train, The Price of Salt and The Talented Mr. Ripley, as well as numerous short stories.

Summary

"A document of persecuted love-perfect." -The Independent

Product details

• Authors: Terry Castle, Patricia Highsmith
• Assisted by: Terry Castle (Editor)
• Publisher: Norton
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 01.11.2024, delayed
• EAN: 9780393918168
• ISBN: 978-0-393-91816-8
• Weight: 666 g
• Series: Norton Critical Editions
• Subject: Fiction > Narrative literature