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First Edition, First Printing. Clipped DJ in archival cover wear to head of spine. Stated first published by The Viking Press in June 1954.

Sweet Thursday is John Steinbeck's 1954 sequel to his novel Cannery Row. It is set in the aftermath of World War II and tells the story of the inhabitants of Cannery Row in Monterey, California, as they attempt to cope with changing times and personal challenges. The narrative is infused with Steinbeck’s characteristic warmth, humor, and keen observation of human nature.