Vintage 1934 First Edition Hardcover Novel: “Anitra’s Dance” by Fannie Hurst

As shown. See all photos. Sadly no dust jacket. Found among my mother’s belongings. Looks like it perhaps originated from Hyman’s Bookstore in Des Moines, Iowa.

“Fannie Hurst was born in Ohio, grew up in St. Louis and spent her adult life in NYC. She is the author of 17 novels and more than 250 short stories, as well as plays, screenplays, memoirs, essays and articles. Her best-remembered works are those turned into films, including: Imitation of Life, Back Street, Humoresque, The Younger Generation, and Young at Heart. She was active in a variety of progressive Jewish, social justice, labor, peace and women’s organizations. A lifelong philanthropist, Hurst willed her considerable estate to her alma mater Washington University and to Brandeis University.”

“A kaleidoscopic view of modern NYC, focusing on a musician and his daughter. The story revolves around them and their various connections, including suitors, relatives, and other musicians, creating a vibrant social tapestry.”