The Ballad of the Sad Cafe

Little Clothbound Classics are miniature versions of famous books, curated by Coralie Bickford-Smith and bound in colorful cloth. They include works by Carson McCullers, Tennessee Williams, and more, exploring themes of loneliness, love, and human understanding.

Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2022
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: a captivating collection of irresistible mini editions of short stories, novellas, and essays from the world's greatest writers, meticulously designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. These delightful editions celebrate the vast and diverse range of Penguin Classics, transporting us to enchanting realms such as snowy Japan, springtime Vienna, haunted New England, and a sun-drenched Mediterranean island. From a captivating game of chess on the ocean to a romantic love story on the moon, we embark on literary journeys that evoke a range of emotions and experiences. Beautifully designed and printed, these collectible editions are bound in vibrant, tactile cloth, adorned with foil accents.

Few writers have captured the essence of loneliness, the yearning for human connection, and the pursuit of love with such profound power and poetic sensibility as the American writer Carson McCullers. The Ballad of the Sad Café is her masterpiece, an unruly and bittersweet novella that delves into the most unexpected of love triangles. McCullers is widely regarded as the greatest prose writer to emerge from the South, her profound understanding of the human heart surpassing that of any other writer. Her literary prowess has left an indelible mark on the world of literature, and her works continue to resonate with readers worldwide.

Weight: 162g
Dimension: 118 x 167 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241590546