Joyce Carol Oates. First trade edition. New York: E.P. Dutton, 1986. Both unclipped dust jacket and hardcover are in Near Fine condition. No writing or markings in the book, 310 pp.
Marya is the story of a young Russian girl who is taken from her family and forced into a convent in the early 1800's. She is eventually able to escape and journey to America, where she becomes one of the most celebrated artists of her time.
Oates published her first book in 1963 and has won many book awards for her writing. Including a national Book Award, two O. Henry Awards and nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in Literature three times.
