3 Paperback Novels From Around the World: "The Elegant Gathering of White Snows" by Kris Radish (American); "The Last Brother" by Nathacha Appahah (Mauritius); & "The Lover" by Maguerite Duras (France)
Margurite Duras, Nathacha Appanah, Kris Radish (Authors) / Geoffrey Straychan, Barbara Bray (Translators) / Maxine Hong Kingston (Introdiction)
Language: English
Published by Quercus, Pantheon, Random House, London / New York
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Brothertown Books, Deansboro, NY, U.S.A.Brothertown Books
AbeBooks seller since January 9, 2020
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 16.32
Quantity: 1 available
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Here are three novels by authors from various countries around the world that have favorably captured both critics and readers : "The Last Brother" by Nathacha Appanah (Mauritius); "The Lover" by Marguerite Duras (France); and "The Elegant Gathering of White Snows" by Kris Radish (United States). Each of these has been previously owned, yet remains clean and presentable. The Duras book is signed by a previous owner. They are all paperback format. TITLE : The Last Brother AUTHOR : Nathacha Appanah TRANSLATION : Geoffrey Straychan IMPRINT : MacLehose Press ( an imprint of Quercus) Place : London DATE : (2011) EDITION : First MacLehose Press Printing DETAILS : Trade paperback; pictorial card-stock cover; 5 " x 7 3/4"; photo of author on rear cover; 201 pages CONDITION : NEAR FINE -- This is a previously owned book that remains clean and attractive with negligible signs of handling. "Sophisticated, confident and beautifully poetic writing that's tender and poignant and consistently captivating -- a remarkable and precise portrait of a childhood that both convinces and moves." (quote on the rear cover by critic Daniel Hahn) ___________________________________________________________ TITLE : The Lover AUTHOR : Marguerite Duras TRANSLATION : Barbara Bray INTRODUCTION : Maxine Hong Kingston IMPRINT : Pantheon Books PLACE : New York DATE : (1995) EDITION : First Pantheon Paperback Printing PROVENANCE : Previous owner's signature inked on half-title. DETAILS : Trade paperback; pictorial card-stock cover; 5 1/8 " x 8"; 201 pages CONDITION : VERY GOOD -- This is a previously owned book that remains clean and attractive with negligible signs of handling. No creasing to spine; cover has modest surface rub; previous owner's inked signature on the half-title. "An international best-seller with more than a million copies in print, and the winner of France's Prix Goncouurt, "The Lover" has been acclaimed by critics all over the world." (From the blurb on the rear cover) ___________________________________________________________ TITLE : The Elegant Gathering of White Snows AUTHOR : Kris Radish IMPRINT : Bantam Books (an imprint of Random House) PLACE : New York DATE : (June 2003) EDITION : First Bantam Trade Paperback Printing DETAILS : Trade paperback; pictorial card-stock cover; 5 " x 8 1/4"; photograph of the author on the penultimate leaf; 321 pages CONDITION : VERY GOOD -- This is a previously owned book that remains clean and attractive with negligible signs of handling - slight toning to text-block edges - no creasing to spine. Clean and unmarked interior " For eight women, friendship is the first step of the most remarkable journey of all -- Eight women on a Journey that will change their lives as lovers, Wives, Mothers, Daughters, Friends --- An incomparable tale of friendship and love, loss and liberation." (From the cover blurb).…
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- Title
- 3 Paperback Novels From Around the World: "The Elegant Gathering of White Snows" by Kris Radish (American); "The Last Brother" by Nathacha Appahah (Mauritius); & "The Lover" by Maguerite Duras (France)
- Author
- Margurite Duras, Nathacha Appanah, Kris Radish (Authors) / Geoffrey Straychan, Barbara Bray (Translators) / Maxine Hong Kingston (Introdiction)
- Publisher
- Quercus, Pantheon, Random House, London / New York
- Condition
- Very good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Item weight
- 1.75 pounds
- Dimensions
- 7 inches width by 10 inches height by 3 inches depth
- Seller catalogs
- Fiction, Marguerite Duras, Women Authors
Brothertown Books
Deansboro, NY, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since January 9, 2020
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Brothertown Books is an online seller of vintage and antiquarian books and ephemera. With decades of experience as both online and bricks and mortar booksellers, we endeavor to provide great selections which are sustenance for the both the mind and spirit! We pack our books and paper items with maximum care for safe shipping. Buy with confidence!
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Brothertown Books
NY, U.S.A.
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Amy Buchholz
2792 State Rte 12B
Deansboro, NY 13328
(315) 841-8371
email: brothertownbooks@brothertownbooks.com
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