SIGNED by author on full title page. First published in 1982 by London Magazine Editions. "An admirable collection. Each story has its subtle nuances of narrative and language which establish a quite distinct character. A most impressive work of fiction." -- The Times. Ships same or next business day. Book has tiny white rub on tail edge of front board, small bumps on bottom corners and spine tail, bumps on top corners; pages are clean and tight. Dust jacket protected in archival plastic cover. DJ has minor edge and shelf wear. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 146 pages; Signed by Author.

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Title: Learning to Swim And Other Stories
Publisher: Picador/Pan Books, London
Publication Date: 1993
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0330324845
ISBN 13: 9780330324847
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition Thus.
Condition: Very Good+
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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From the claustrophobias of hotel rooms to the fragile protectiveness of a doctor's surgery or the sanctuary of a special garden shed, these stories explore the enclosed worlds in which we confine our lives. By the author of "Waterland" which won "The Guardian" Fiction Award.

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Cambridge Literature is a series of literary texts edited for study by students aged 14–18 in English-speaking classrooms. It will include novels, poetry, short stories, essays, travel-writing and other non-fiction. The series will be extensive and open-ended and will provide school students with a range of edited texts taken from a wide geographical spread.

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