Miss Pickthorn and Mr. Hare

May Sarton. Stated first edition. New York: W.W. Norton and Company, 1966. Both price-clipped dust jacket (in a myalr wrapper) and hardcover are in Very Good+ condition. No writing or markings found in this well-preserved edition, 92 pp. Jacket design by James J. Spanfeller. 

A charming and lyrical fable by acclaimed poet and novelist May Sarton, Miss Pickthorn and Mr. Hare is a lesser-seen first edition that reflects Sarton’s wit, moral insight, and literary elegance. Originally written as a modern fable, the work explores themes of individuality, conformity, and quiet rebellion—hallmarks of Sarton’s enduring literary voice.

An appealing example for collectors of May Sarton first editions, mid-century American literature, and Norton literary publications. A solid collectible first edition suitable for both the May Sarton collector and readers seeking a beautifully produced mid-century literary fable.