For your consideration is this 1938, two volume set of, "Joseph in Egypt" by Thomas Mann, published by Alfred A. Knopf in New York. Paul Thomas Mann (1875-1955) was a German novelist, short story writer, social critic, philanthropist, essayist, and the 1929 Nobel Prize in Literature laureate. His highly symbolic and ironic epic novels and novellas are noted for their insight into the psychology of the artist and the intellectual. The book is a retelling of Joseph's biblical story from Genesis. The narrative covers Joseph's path from betrayal by his brothers to enslavement in Egypt, climb to power as Pharaoh's advisor, and reconciliation with his family. It is a comprehensive investigation into human nature, morality, and the search for meaning in a world ruled by both divine and human forces. The two volumes show a black hard cover with the title stamped into the front cover. The spines of the book show the title, author and publishers name in gold gilt lettering. The two volumes come in a beige slip case with the front reading, "Perhaps the greatest creative work of the 20th century / Joseph in Egypt by Thomas Mann / Alfred A. Knopf Publisher New York", while the back gives a small insight of what is to come while reading the book. The books show good condition overall with wear present to the cover and spine but no signs of obvious damage is noted. The slipcase shows wear but still houses the books nicely. The books measure 7 11/16" L x 5 3/8" W x 1 3/16" D, while the slipcase measures 8 1/16" L x 5 3/4" W x 2 3/4" D. The books and slipcase weigh 2 pounds and 8 ounces.