In a medieval Albanian town, two women, mother and daughter, are on their deathbed. Three years have passed since Doruntine married a foreigner and went off with him to his home far to the west in Bohemia. In the meantime, war broke out and all her brothers died. And last night, she came home.
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In a medieval Albanian town, two women, mother and daughter, are on their deathbed. Three years have passed since Doruntine married a foreigner and went off with him to his home far to the west in Bohemia. In the meantime, war broke out and all her brothers died. And last night, she came home.
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None. Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. The first English translation of Ismail Kadare's novel, 'Doruntine', translated by Jon Rothschild, in the original, unclipped dust wrapper. In the publisher's original blue cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. This is the first English translation of the work, which was originally published in 1980. Translated by Jon Rothschild, from the French translation of Jusuf Vrioni. Â This novel is a translation of Albanian novelist, poet and screenwriter, Ismail Kadare. Kadare has received worldwide acclaim, with many of his novels and works of poetry being translated into more than forty languages. 'Doruntine' is based on the old Albanian legend of Constantin and Doruntine, which is a tale of intrigue and death, with the mystery being investigated by local police chief, Stres. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with light bumping to the extremities and to the head and tail of the spine. Dust wrapper is very smart with light edge wear, more so to the tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. Near Fine.
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Fine. Slight rubbing to edges otherwise in excellent condition. Next day dispatch by Royal Mail in sturdy, recyclable packaging. 1000's of satisfied customers! Please contact us with any enquiries.
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This item is in overall good condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have minor wear including slight curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages are intact but may have minor highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have slight wear overall. Minor shelf wear overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!
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Good. Good condition. 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.
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First American Edition 1988, stated first printing with no additional printings noted, in near fine/ very good condition. The pages are clean and crisp, in like new condition, with no bent corners. Boards are as new, and the spine is square and tight. The dust jacket has minor shelf wear, but otherwise the book is in excellent condition with an unclipped DJ, and no remainder mark. All items guaranteed, and a portion of each sale supports social programs in Los Angeles. Ships from CA.
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