[CUBA] ARENAL, Humberto (novel); BERNSTEIN, Joseph M. (translation)

The Sun Beats Down: A Novella of the Cuban Revolution

New York: Hill and Wang, 1959. First American Edition. Octavo (21cm); light gray cloth, with titles stamped in red on spine; dustjacket; [8],9-96pp. Hint of foxing to upper board edges, else Fine in a Near Fine dustjacket, unclipped (priced $2.50), with mild wear to extremities.

Novella of the Cuban Revolution by Arenal (1926-2012), who was exiled to the United States during the Batista regime, and invited back to Cuba by Castro himself. "Based on an actual incident, The Sun Beats Down tells how a group of young revolutionists kidnaps a famous Mexican prize fighters from the lobby of Havana's busiest hotel" (from rear panel).

Price: $25.00

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