Guillaumin Emile (361 results)

paperback. Condition: Fair.

paperback. Condition: Fair.

Paperback. Condition: Good. In order to show the gents of Moulins, of Paris and elsewhere, just what a sharecropper's life is like, Emile Guillaumin, under the guise of fiction, wrote this story of Tiennon, a French peasant born fifty years before him in 1823. A peasant himself, Guillaumin was unique in that, after a few years of schooling, he continued to work his small farm in central France to the end of his life, reserving nights for study and writing. Guillaumin felt that the French peasant had been misrepresented in contemporary literature--either romanticized as in George Sand or depicted as a dumb victim of the forces of nature as in Zola--and wanted to correct the picture. The result is a moving first-person story that can be read as a fictional account, as well as the best kind of material for historians seeking to understand how nineteenth-century French peasants really lived.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. In order to show the gents of Moulins, of Paris and elsewhere, just what a sharecropper's life is like, Emile Guillaumin, under the guise of fiction, wrote this story of Tiennon, a French peasant born fifty years before him in 1823. A peasant himself, Guillaumin was unique in that, after a few years of schooling, he continued to work his small farm in central France to the end of his life, reserving nights for study and writing. Guillaumin felt that the French peasant had been misrepresented in contemporary literature--either romanticized as in George Sand or depicted as a dumb victim of the forces of nature as in Zola--and wanted to correct the picture. The result is a moving first-person story that can be read as a fictional account, as well as the best kind of material for historians seeking to understand how nineteenth-century French peasants really lived.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. 1. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. In order to show the gents of Moulins, of Paris and elsewhere, just what a sharecropper's life is like, Emile Guillaumin, under the guise of fiction, wrote this story of Tiennon, a French peasant born fifty years before him in 1823. A peasant himself, Guillaumin was unique in that, after a few years of schooling, he continued to work his small farm in central France to the end of his life, reserving nights for study and writing. Guillaumin felt that the French peasant had been misrepresented in contemporary literature--either romanticized as in George Sand or depicted as a dumb victim of the forces of nature as in Zola--and wanted to correct the picture. The result is a moving first-person story that can be read as a fictional account, as well as the best kind of material for historians seeking to understand how nineteenth-century French peasants really lived.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. In order to show the gents of Moulins, of Paris and elsewhere, just what a sharecropper's life is like, Emile Guillaumin, under the guise of fiction, wrote this story of Tiennon, a French peasant born fifty years before him in 1823. A peasant himself, Guillaumin was unique in that, after a few years of schooling, he continued to work his small farm in central France to the end of his life, reserving nights for study and writing. Guillaumin felt that the French peasant had been misrepresented in contemporary literature--either romanticized as in George Sand or depicted as a dumb victim of the forces of nature as in Zola--and wanted to correct the picture. The result is a moving first-person story that can be read as a fictional account, as well as the best kind of material for historians seeking to understand how nineteenth-century French peasants really lived.…

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Condition: Good. 1st. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. 1st. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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paperback. Condition: Fine.

Condition: Very Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Soft cover, as shown. Tight and clean. 2nd American printing, 1984. Shelf G.

paperback. Condition: Good. University Press of New England, c.1983, 5th.trade paperbk.prtg. this ed., (xxxv,195)pp., sticker remains on rear cover, highlighted, G $.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition Thus, PP.195, Very Good, clean.

Condition: new.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. Very Good/Very Good. First U.S. Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ISBN:0-87451-246-8. Edited and introduced by Eugen Weber, revised translation by Margaret Crosland.Interior browning, small, half-inch tear in cloth at rear board hinge at bottom, jacket slightly sunned, soiled and rubbed.195 pages.…

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. A beautiful, unread, hardcover copy. DJ in mylar cover; light rubbing and edge wear.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Publisher: University Press Of New England, Hanover, 1983. First Edition, First Printing. FINE hardcover book in NEAR FINE+dust-jacket. Not remainder marked. Not price-clipped. Not a book club edition. Not an ex-library copy. All of our books with dust-jackets are shipped in fresh, archival-safe mylar protective sleeves.…

Softcover. Condition: Good. Edition Unstated. The books text has writing and highlighting. Minor shelf and corner wear. Binding is still in good condition. Scuffing and rubbing to the books cover and corners. Stickers on the books back cover. Stamps on the books page block. 195 pages. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 4. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Fiction; Anthropology. ISBN: 0874512468. ISBN/EAN: 9780874512465. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: ABE341227840.…

Hardcover with dust jacket. Previous owner's name penned on ffep. Browning and wear on all edges of text. Dust jacket slightly worn on facing and faded along spine. Else good. 195 pp.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.