The Moon is Down: A Novel
New York: The Viking Press, 1942. First Edition [stated]. Presumed First Printing. Hardcover. 188 p. From Wikipedia: "The Moon Is Down, a novel by John Steinbeck fashioned for adaption for the theatre and for which Steinbeck received the Norwegian King Haakon VII Freedom Cross, was published by Viking Press in March 1942. The story tells of the military occupation of a small town in Northern Europe by the army of an unnamed nation at war with England and Russia (much like the occupation of Norway by the Germans during World War II). Numerous editions were secretly published across all of occupied Europe, including Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Dutch and Italian versions; it was the best known work of U.S. literature in the Soviet Union during the war. Although the text never names the occupying force as German, references to "The Leader", "Memories of defeats in Belgium and France 20 years ago" clearly suggest it. Written with a purpose to motivate and enthuse the resistance movements in occupied countries, the book has appeared in at least 92 editions across the world." Condition: Good. No dust jacket. Spine somewhat faded. Slightly cocked.
Keywords: Military Occupation, Resistance Movements, Partisans, Freedom Fighters, Propaganda, Anti-Nazi, Morale, Home Front
[Book #70710]
Price: $25.00