A Collection of Virago Modern Classics from the Library of Carmen Callil
Published by Virago Press, London, 2018
- Softcover
- Used
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Seven excellent volumes from the Virago Modern Classics series, previously held in the library of the founder of the press, Carmen Calllil. Seven volumes. Virago Modern Classics. From the library of Carmen Callil, an Australian publisher who founded Virago Press in 1973, to "publish books which celebrated women and women's lives, and which would, by so doing, spread the message of women's liberation to the whole population". Virago publish works by new and neglected female authors, publishing the works by authors such as Daphne du Maurier, Sylvia Townsend Warner, Margaret Atwood, and Angela Carter, all with a distinctive green spine synonymous with Virago. This set contains: The Dud Acovado. Sally is a young American woman hellbent on living. In 1950s, she is in Paris, prowling the Left Bank in search of love, adventure, and fame. Written by Elaine Dundy, an American novelist, biographer, journalist, actress and playwright. Faces in the Water. Istina Mavet descents through increasingly desolate wards to Lawn Lodge, where patients are considered beyond hope. As she observes her fellow patients with humour and compassion, she reveals and original and questioning mind. Written by Janet Paterson Frame, a New Zealand author, internationally renowned for her work. The Weather in the Streets. Following the story of Olivia Curtis and her affair with a married man, Rollo Spencer, whom she knows through his sister Marigold and whom she meets again on a railway journey. Written by Rosamond Nina Lehmann, an English novelist and translator. Fire from Heaven. Alexander the Great died at the age of thirty-three, leaving behind one of the greatest empires the world has ever seen. This is the story of the years that shaped him. Written by Eileen Mary Challans, known by her pen name Mary Renault, a British writer best known for her historical novels set in ancient Greece. Memento Mori. Dame Lettie Colston is the first of her circle to receive the insinuating anonymous phone calls. As the caller's activities become more widespread, she and her old friends find their secrets are being dusted off. Written by Dame Muriel Sarah Spark, a Scottish novelist, short story writer, poet and essayist. Frost in May. Nanda Gray is nine when she starts convent school and thirteen when she is sent away in disgrace. But her only deviation from total obedience seems to be the passionate friendships she makes. Written by Antonia White, a British writer and translator, known primarily for this work. The Return of the Solider. When Chris Baldry returns from the front to the women who love him: his wife, Kitty, and his cousin, Jenny, they are but strangers to him. Chris remembers Margaret Allington, though, whom he loved fifteen years before. Written by Rebecca West, a British author, journalist, literary critic and travel writer. With publisher's advertisements to the rear. In the original paper binding. Externally, excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- A Collection of Virago Modern Classics from the Library of Carmen Callil
- Author
- Various
- Publisher
- Virago Press, London
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- Fine
- Book Type
- book
- Binding
- Paperback
- Illustrator
- None
- Item weight
- 1.5 kilograms
- Dimensions
- 8" by 5"
Rooke Books PBFA
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