The Transposed Heads, by Thomas Mann, First Ed. 1941

First American edition of Thomas Mann's "The Transposed Heads," published in 1941, hardcover without dust jacket, in good used condition. Clean interior pages and sound binding. Tears at the very top of the spine cover, stains on endpapers, and fading and marks on cover as shown in photos. Inside label from Princeton Antiques Bookshop. Inspired by a Hindu legend, the novel tells the story of two Indian friends who decide to decapitate themselves. They awaken from their attempted suicide to find their heads restored, but to the wrong body. Mann explores the relationship between spirit, body, and mind in this 196-page text. Smoke-free. Same or next day shipping from NY. Any bundle of two or more items from my closet receives a discount.