19 short stories set in the poorer parts and slums of Rome and whose heros are the ordinary people - plumbers, washerwomen, thieves, small shopkeepers and prostitutes. Moravia was born in Rome in 1907 and became foreign correspondent for several newspapers in London and Paris. He now lives in Rome and is a well-established writer.
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19 short stories set in the poorer parts and slums of Rome and whose heros are the ordinary people - plumbers, washerwomen, thieves, small shopkeepers and prostitutes. Moravia was born in Rome in 1907 and became foreign correspondent for several newspapers in London and Paris. He now lives in Rome and is a well-established writer.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good in Good jacket. 8vo. 229pp. Or blue cloth in jacket. Prev owner details on front pastedown (mostly under flap), a little foxing to page edges. Jacket with generally light edge wear but a chip and short tear to top of spine, NOT price clipped. A series of short stories about Rome and its people. The Rudland jacket is quite attractive.
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Fair. 1st printing 1959. Cover may look different than stock photo. Light creases & shelfwear on cover. Back cover is torn bottom left corner. Spine lightly creased. Pages are clean. Good reader copy.
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Fair. SIGNET 1959, First printing, (S1612), Reading copy, unmarked but tanned, cracked hinge, some age reading wear/tears. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.