Synopsis
In mid-twentieth-century London, aspiring young writer Fleur Talbot becomes secretary to a motley group of egoists who are composing their memoirs in advance and uncovers material enough for any novelist, but is perplexed by the familiarity of their lives. Reprint.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
The most gloriously entertaining novel since THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE (A.N. Wilson, SPECTATOR)
I read this book in a delirium of delight...robust and full-bodied, a wise and mature work, and a brilliantly mischievous one (NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW)
Unflagging wit and inventiveness (TIME MAGAZINE)
This is Muriel Spark in the splendid form of those marvellous and influential novels of her earlier career (THE TIMES)
Book Description
This extremely clever novel sees life imitating art and art imitating life.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Loitering with Intent (New Directions Classics)
Stock Image
Loitering With Intent New Dire
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Acceptable. Item in acceptable condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00095554966
Stock Image
Loitering with Intent
Seller: Bulk Book Warehouse, Rotterdam, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Shows minimal wear such as frayed or folded edges, minor rips and tears, and/or slightly worn binding. May have stickers and/or contain inscription on title page. No observed missing pages. Different cover than the one shown. Seller Inventory # 581QRT000NRC_ns
Stock Image
Loitering with Intent
Published by
New Directions Publishing Corporation, 2001
ISBN 10: 0811214745
ISBN 13: 9780811214742
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. 1 Edition. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP95606818
Stock Image
Loitering with Intent
Published by
New Directions Publishing Corporation June 2001, 2001
ISBN 10: 0811214745
ISBN 13: 9780811214742
Used
Trade Paperback
Seller: The Book Merchant, LLC, Stillwater, OK, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Trade Paperback. Condition: Used Acceptable. Good reading copy. May be ex-library, have highlighting or underlining/margin notes. May have moderate foxing. Expect general wear, store stickers or residue. Considerable margin notes and underlining. Seller Inventory # 68596
Stock Image
Loitering with Intent
Seller: Redbrick Books, Springfield, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. trade paperback with light wear and spine not broken--------London 1949. funny, clever and surprising. Seller Inventory # 012276
Stock Image
Loitering With Intent
Published by
New Directions, New York, New York, U.S.A., 2001
ISBN 10: 0811214745
ISBN 13: 9780811214742
Used
Soft cover
Seller: SuzyQBooks, Salt Lake City, UT, U.S.A.
Seller rating 3 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Seller Inventory # 020250
Stock Image
Loitering with Intent (New Directions Classics)
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Loitering with Intent (New Directions Classics) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780811214742
Stock Image
Loitering with Intent (New Directions Classics)
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780811214742