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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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- PublisherArcade Publishing
- Publication date1995
- ISBN 10 1559703199
- ISBN 13 9781559703192
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages160
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Book Description 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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Book Description 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 # 6545-9781559703192
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Book Description Card Covers. Condition: Fine. First Thus. New book, winner of the Prix Goncourt. Seller Inventory # 2696
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