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A grieving son explores his father's identity as a quiet family man, traveling salesman, and World War II hero, and forms an understanding about human greatness in both war and peace times. By the Goncourt prize-winning author of Fields of Glory.
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Of Illustrious Men
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Arcade Publishing, New York, New York, USA, 1994
ISBN 10: 1559703199
ISBN 13: 9781559703192
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Seller: Bookmarc's, La Porte, TX, U.S.A.
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Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. BC5 - A trade paperback book in near fine condition. An as new, unread, tight, clean, sound copy in color wraps with very, very minor overall shelf wear. Translated from the French by Barbara Wright. A story about a son's ache for the loss of his father, a traveling salesman who died at 49 and left a family in shock behind him. He had been a hero, warrior, and legend of the Resistance during World War II. As a mature man himself his son has come to realize that his father's illustriousness was not just in wartime glory but in moments of domestic tranquillity. This is the author's first novel. Winner of the Prix Goncourt. By the author of "Fields of Glory." Translator's notes, 152p. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # SCW01428
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Seller: Bookmans, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
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paperback. Condition: Good. . Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. Seller Inventory # mon0002716341