Description
A first edition, first printing of In The Lap Of Atlas by Richard Hughes, published by Chatto and Windus, London in 1979. A near fine book free from internal inscriptions, slight toning to the text block, small area of surface damage to front free end paper. In a near fine unclipped wrapper, pushing to the spine tips, fading to the spine and extremities, adhesive residue to front flap fold.
In the Lap of Atlas: Stories of Morocco by Richard Hughes is a collection of short tales rooted in his travels across Morocco during the late 1920s and early 1930s. Blending traditional Moroccan folk tales with evocative reportage, Hughes recounts narratives ranging from mystical fables to grounded vignettes, imbued with affection and subtle depth. The stories alternate between vivid narration and storytelling voices of the Maghreb, offering a lyrical and atmospheric glimpse of the culture and landscape.
