{"product_id":"9781847499240","title":"The Black Spider : Annotated Edition with an introduction by H.M. Waidson by Gotthelf, Jeremias","description":"Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003eClassic fiction (pre c 1945)\u003cbr\u003e9781847499240\u003cbr\u003eAfter one of their own people repeatedly fails to live up to a pact with the Devil, a petty and morally bankrupt village community is plagued by a swarm of deadly black spiders. Using a complex narrative structure, Gotthelf’s cautionary novella shrewdly dissects the iniquitous social dynamics of rural life.   First published in 1842, The Black Spider displays its author’s talent for dark satire and realism, as well as the visionary powers of his imagination.\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"The Book Elephant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50734377337165,"sku":"9781847499240","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/0808\/6605\/files\/9781847499240.jpg?v=1734632915","url":"https:\/\/thebookelephant.co.uk\/products\/9781847499240","provider":"The Book Elephant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}