(BERSON, Harold, b/w illus.). Leskov, Nikolai

The Wild Beast

Trans. by Guy Daniels. New York: Funk & Wagnalls, (1968). Small 4to. Blue cloth-backed boards. 48 p. BERSON, Harold, b/w illus. First Edition. Fine in d/j which is very lightly worn at extremities. [44932]

Set on a country estate in 19th century Russia, this is the story of a trained bear who misbehaves and of the loyalties that are kindled when the master condemns the wild beast to death. Guy Daniels' luminous translation carries the full flavor of the original. Dramatic illustrations by Harold Berson.

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