The first British edition of O'Connor's second and final novel, an exploration of the conflicts between spirtual and secular worlds, and one of the touchstones of Southern Gothic literature. London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1960. First edition. Octavo (8 x 5.5 in.); 243pp.; orange textured-paper boards, in dust jacket. Bumping to spine ends; very light bumping to board corners; a few stray black ink stains to front board. Unclipped "16/- NET" jacket moderately toned to spine and at tops of rear board and flaps, with mild wear and a couple of tiny chips at spine ends. A near fine copy in a very good (+) jacket.
