Angelo, a private in Mussolini's 'ever-glorious' Italian army, may possess the virtues of love and an engaging innocence but he lacks the gift of courage. However, due to circumstances beyond his control, he ends up fighting not only for Italy but also for the British and German armies. With his patron the Count, the beautiful Lucrezia, the charming Annunziata, and the delightful Major Telfer, Angelo's fellow characters are drawn with humour, insight and sympathy, making the book a wittily satirical comment on the ...
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Angelo, a private in Mussolini's 'ever-glorious' Italian army, may possess the virtues of love and an engaging innocence but he lacks the gift of courage. However, due to circumstances beyond his control, he ends up fighting not only for Italy but also for the British and German armies. With his patron the Count, the beautiful Lucrezia, the charming Annunziata, and the delightful Major Telfer, Angelo's fellow characters are drawn with humour, insight and sympathy, making the book a wittily satirical comment on the grossness and waste of war. Eric Linklater, who served with the Black Watch in Italy in World War II, is one of Scotland's most distinguished writers. In Private Angelo he has written a book which demonstrates that honour is not solely the preserve of the brave.
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Add this copy of Private Angelo to cart. $4.38, fair condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1946 by Jonathan Cape.
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Used-Acceptable. Ex lib hardback in Fair dustjacket. 1st edition, 3rd impression. Post war economy standard. Ex BBC library copy with stamps on pastedowns. Green cloth cover; binding tight; rear free end paper missing and rear hinge cracked; dust jacket is scratched and tatty, with loss in places. A good reading copy.
Add this copy of Private Angelo to cart. $7.41, good condition, Sold by Yare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Great Yarmouth, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1948 by The Reprint Society.
Add this copy of Private Angelo Canongate Classics 9 to cart. $14.92, new condition, Sold by Books2anywhere rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fairford, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1999 by Canongate Books.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Add this copy of Private Angelo to cart. $42.00, very good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1957 by Privately Printed.
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David Gentleman. Near Fine. A nicely bound limited edition copy of Eric Linklater's war satire 'Private Angelo', with illustrated endpapers by David Gentleman. A limited edition work, limited to two thousand copies. 'Private Angelo' is a war satire novel. The novel follows the adventures of an Italian soldier during World War II, beginning with the Italian armistice of 1943, looking at Angelo as he tries to regain control over his life during the war. Written by Eric Linklater. Linklater was a Scottish novelist and poet. He also wrote a memoir about his experiences in the First World War, 'Fanfare for a Tin Hat'. He also published 'Juan in America', 'The Wind on the Moon', 'The Impregnable Women', and more. With colour illustrations endpapers by David Gentleman. Gentleman is an English artist who is known for his work in engraving and lithography. He is best known for his platform length murals at Charing Cross underground station. In the original publisher's paper covered boards. Externally, smart. Light marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine.
Add this copy of Private Angelo (Echoes of War S. ) to cart. $3.95, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1986 by Ashford, Buchan & Enright.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner.
Add this copy of Private Angelo to cart. $4.82, very good condition, Sold by Zardoz Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Westbury, WILTS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1965 by Panther.
Add this copy of Private Angelo to cart. $4.98, like new condition, Sold by Zardoz Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Westbury, WILTS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1986 by Ashford, Buchan & Enright.
Add this copy of Private Angelo (Echoes of War S. ) to cart. $4.98, good condition, Sold by Goldstone Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ammanford, CARMS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1986 by Ashford, Buchan & Enright.
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Good. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
Add this copy of Private Angelo to cart. $11.12, very good condition, Sold by Rothwell & Dunworth Ltd rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dulverton, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published by Jonathan Cape, 1946.
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1st edn. 8vo. Original gilt lettered blue cloth (VG), dustwrapper (chipped at extrems-in protective cover, not price clipped). Pp. 271 (pages a little musty; no inscriptions).
