{"product_id":"skin-for-skin-hardcover","title":"Skin for Skin - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLlewelyn Powys\u003c\/b\u003e (Created by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Skin for Skin\" is a profound and intensely personal autobiographical work by Llewelyn Powys, reflecting on his long struggle with pulmonary tuberculosis and his confrontation with mortality. Written with a raw, unflinching honesty, the narrative follows Powys through various sanitariums and remote landscapes, from the Swiss Alps to the Dorset countryside, as he grapples with his failing health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFar from being a mere account of illness, the book is a vibrant celebration of the physical world and a philosophical exploration of human existence. Powys's prose is characterized by its lyrical intensity and a pagan-like appreciation for the senses, urging the reader to embrace the fleeting beauty of life despite its inherent fragility. Through his vivid descriptions of nature and his candid internal monologues, Powys offers a compelling meditation on the resilience of the human spirit and the search for meaning in the shadow of death. \"Skin for Skin\" remains a significant contribution to early 20th-century literature, showcasing the author's unique voice and his uncompromising commitment to living truthfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 162\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 17, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56439592780081,"sku":"9781025989471","price":46.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9532\/7537\/files\/N0ueLrjstK9781025989471.webp?v=1790189902","url":"https:\/\/mitchellofficial.com\/products\/skin-for-skin-hardcover","provider":"MITCHELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}