The Tale of the 1002nd Night

Roth, Joseph, Hofmann, Michael

ISBN 10: 0312193416 / ISBN 13: 9780312193416

Published by St Martins Pr, 1998

Very Good condition. Like New dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # E05N-00734

Synopsis:

In the first English version of Roth's final novel, a young woman, abandoned by her lover in late nineteenth-century Vienna, is forced into a bordello, where she catches the eye of a Persian shah whose gift, a magnificent string of pearls, has an unexpected impact on her life. 10,000 first printing.

Review: ""The Tale of the 1002nd Night" is sexy, highly ironic, sophisticated, and funny.... What a wonderful writer! Read him now. Thank me later."-Michael Dirda, "The Washington Post Book World" "[Roth's] books possess an eerie clairvoyant feel; they are shattering in their simplicity, exalting in their moral philosophical weight."-Melvin Jules Bukiet, "Los Angeles Times Book Review" ""The Tale of the 1002nd Night is sexy, highly ironic, sophisticated, and funny.... What a wonderful writer! Read him now. Thank me later."-Michael Dirda, "The Washington Post Book World "[Roth's] books possess an eerie clairvoyant feel; they are shattering in their simplicity, exalting in their moral philosophical weight."-Melvin Jules Bukiet, "Los Angeles Times Book Review

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Tale of the 1002nd Night
Publisher: St Martins Pr
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included