Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a one-act play set in a luxurious hotel in Biskra, on the edge of the Algerian desert. It follows the story of Jane, a young and romantic American woman, and her practical husband, Billy. While Jane is captivated by the exotic allure of the desert and its inhabitants, Billy remains skeptical and longs for the comforts of home. The play explores the themes of romance, adventure, and cultural differences. Jane's fascination with the Orient and its people leads her to question her own life and values. Billy, on the other hand, represents the more grounded and pragmatic perspective, constantly trying to bring Jane back to reality. Through the characters' interactions and the vivid descriptions of the exotic setting, the author delves into the complexities of human relationships and the search for meaning in life. This play is a thought-provoking and entertaining exploration of the clash between dreams and reality, and the enduring power of love and connection. 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.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1926 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 34 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.