Optimist by Delafield (71 results)
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Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.California Books
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.California Books
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.PBShop.store US
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Published by Macmillan and Co., 1930
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Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United KingdomWorld of Rare Books
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Add to basketCondition: Good. 1930. No Edition Remarks. 297 pages. No dust jacket. Brown cloth with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Top edge o…f text block is dust marked. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Moderate tanning to spine.
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.PBShop.store US
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Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United KingdomPBShop.store UK
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Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.California Books
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Published by Hutchinson & Co
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Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United KingdomAnybook.com
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Add to basketCondition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Re-bound by library. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual…item,450grams, ISBN.
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Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.California Books
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Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United KingdomRia Christie Collections
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.PBShop.store US
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Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United KingdomRia Christie Collections
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Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United KingdomPBShop.store UK
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.PBShop.store US
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Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United KingdomRia Christie Collections
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Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United KingdomPBShop.store UK
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Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United KingdomRevaluation Books
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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 303 pages. 9.20x6.80x0.90 inches. In Stock.
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Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United KingdomRia Christie Collections
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Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United KingdomRia Christie Collections
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Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United KingdomRia Christie Collections
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Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.Books Puddle
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Published by Anson Street Press, 2025
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Seller: The Guru Bookshop, Hereford, United KingdomThe Guru Bookshop
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Add to baskethardcover. Condition: Good. 1930 Macmillan Edition on brown cloth with a possible signature of Delafield on title page.
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Seller: moluna, Greven, Germanymoluna
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United KingdomForgotten Books
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Step into a world of Edwardian England, where societal expectations clash with individual desires. This book delves into the lives of the Morchard family, a seemingly idyllic household led by the charismatic and deeply religious Canon Morchard. As Owen Quentillian, a former pupil, retu…rns for a visit, he becomes entangled in the complex dynamics of the family, observing the unspoken tensions and struggles beneath the surface. Through Owen's perspective, the author explores themes of tradition versus modernity, the complexities of family relationships, and the challenges of personal growth within a rigid social structure. The story contrasts the Canon's unwavering faith and optimism with Owen's more cynical and disillusioned outlook, highlighting the generational divide and the shifting values of the time. As Owen reconnects with the Morchard children, particularly the spirited Valeria, he uncovers their individual desires for independence and self-expression, desires often stifled by their father's expectations. The author masterfully portrays the inner conflicts of each character, revealing the complexities of navigating personal aspirations within the confines of societal norms and familial loyalty. Ultimately, this book offers a thought-provoking exploration of human nature and the enduring quest for meaning and fulfillment in a world marked by both tradition and change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
