9781408802434 - a Very English Hero: the Making of Frank Thompson by Conradi, Peter J. (14 results)
Language: English
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, London, 2012
- Softcover
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United KingdomWorldofBooks
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Gentle, modest and handsome, a fine poet, proficient in nine languages, eccentric Englishman Frank Thompson made an unlikely soldier. The elder of two sons of a formidable family of writers (his brother would become the radical historian E. P. Thompson), lover of Iris Murdoch, he was an intellect…ual idealist, a rare combination of brilliant mind and enormous heart. Despite his mother's best efforts, and the Communist Party line (Iris had herself recruited him), in September 1939 Frank enlisted. Serving first with the Royal Artillery, then Phantom, finally moving to SOE to escape the 'long littleness of life', he documented his wartime experiences. He wrote prodigiously, letters, diaries and poetry, the best of which, the much anthologised 'An Epitaph for my Friends' - for many the landmark poem of the Second World War - gives a taste of what English poetry may have lost when in June 1944, aged twenty-three, Frank was captured, tortured and executed in Litakovo, Bulgaria; a sense of his ability to touch the reader, to speak for his generation, to bear witness to their lost youth. A dictionary he was carrying once stopped an enemy bullet and saved his life; a volume of the great Roman poet Catullus was found on him after his death: Frank fought a 'poet's war'. Frank's letters still read fresh and alive today, his journals retain a startling intimacy - and it's from these that Peter J. Conradi brings vividly to life a brilliantly attractive and courageous personality, a soldier-poet or scholar-soldier of principle and integrity: a very English hero from a very different era. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
- Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.Better World Books: West
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Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
- Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United KingdomBetter World Books Ltd
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Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
- Hardcover
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.Wonder Book
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Condition: Good. Good condition. Like New dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
- Hardcover
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.ThriftBooks-Dallas
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
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Seller: Alphaville Books, Inc., Hyattsville, MD, U.S.A.Alphaville Books, Inc.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. A very clean and bright copy. Careful packing and fast, efficient shipping including delivery confirmation. International Priority Air Mail shipping available for this item.
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Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United KingdomAnybook.com
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Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. With usual stamps and markings, With owner's inscription inside cover. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not…match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:9781408802434.
- Hardcover
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Seller: Kisselburg Military Books, Potomac, MD, U.S.A.Kisselburg Military Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. very nice copy; name on endpaper.
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Seller: Russell Books, Victoria, BC, CanadaRussell Books
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition.
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Seller: MaxiBooks, paris, FranceMaxiBooks
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Couverture rigide. Condition: Comme neuf. Edition originale.
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Seller: Stephen White Books, Bradford, United KingdomStephen White Books
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hardcover. Condition: Good. Ex-library book, usual marking. Clean copy in good condition. With Dust Cover. Quick dispatch from UK seller.
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Seller: Old Rectory Collectors' Books, Fittleworth, Pulborough, United KingdomOld Rectory Collectors' Books
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 1st impression, unread, mint condition, not price clipped, no owner's name or other inscription, D/j protected by a clear removable sleeve.
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Seller: MCEWAN BOOKS, Ottawa, ON, CanadaMCEWAN BOOKS
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition.
- Hardcover
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.GoldBooks
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