THE FIRST DAY OF SPRING: STORIES AND OTHER PROSE de KNISTER, RAYMOND & PETER STEVENS (Editor) - 1976

Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1976. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. pp: 469. The first paperback edition bound in red printed covers. One book in the 'Literature of Canada Poetry and Prose in Reprint' series. This collection of his work gathers his well-known stories, including his previously unpublished stories, some travel pieces, and literary criticism. Raymond Knister (1899-1932) was a Canadian poet, novelist, columnist, and reviewer. His work is noted for featuring stories from rural Canada, and Canadian farm life. His pieces have been published in important literary magazines such as, This Quarter (Paris), The Midland (US), Saturday Night, and The Toronto Star Weekly. This is a very good copy with moderate wear to the covers, a couple of reading creases, and one creased page.