In the Fall - 1st Edition/1st Printing

New York: Atlantic Monthly Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0871137658 . A Fine first edition/first printing that has mild fraying around the trim, particularly to the spine edges, in a like dust-jacket with edgewear; Eugenides tells the story of Cal, a student at an exclusive Massachusetts prep school, and Calliope, a girl from the wrong side of the tracks.In the Fall, Jeffrey Eugenides tells the story of Cal, a student at an exclusive Massachusetts prep school, and Calliope, a girl from the wrong side of the tracks. They first meet in the second grade, when Calliope moves into the neighborhood next to Cal's house. Their paths never cross again until they meet again in the Fall of their senior year, when Cal is a senior and Calliope is a freshman.The novel follows their tentative friendship as they explore the secrets and mysteries of their pasts. Cal is the son of a well-known author, while Calliope comes from a poor family with a history of violence. Despite their differences, the two eventually fall in love.The Fall is a tale of love, loss, and redemption. It is a; 8vo; 542 pages .