Theroux, Alexander “Darconville’s Cat” [Henry Holt, 1996] First Owl Book Edition

THEROUX, Alexander. Darconville’s Cat.

New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1996. First Owl Book edition. xi + 704pp. Illustrated wrappers. Rubbing and edgewear to wrappers, with heavier wear at spine ends and corners. Very Good-.

Originally published in 1981, Theroux’s sprawling novel follows professor Alaric Darconville and his obsessive relationship with one of his students. Noted for its elaborate language, dark humor, and formal experimentation, Darconville’s Cat has developed a cult reputation as one of the more ambitious American novels of its era.