First American edition of this experimental novel—a single long paragraph of Faulknerian density—by the Spanish writer Juan Benet (1927-1993). NY: Persea Books, 1982. Translated by Gregory Rabassa. 366pp. 8vo. Black boards backed with oatmeal cloth; black spine titles; dust jacket. One spot minor adhesive soiling to textblock top; one spot black ink to base. Near fine in like jacket, unclipped, with light edge wear, and some rubbing to rear panel.