The struggle between Ishmael and his eldest brother, Archelaus, is mainly psychological, but not for years has there been in fiction a plot so shocking. The shock at the end is the refreshing one of sheer cold water no common quality in psychological narrative.An ex-library copy with associated stamps/stickers. In fair to good condition with bumps to edges, small splits to top and bottom of spine and tanned pages with some signs of foxing. Netting exposed at the front but binding holds.