The First World War is over. Eric Vernon is on the cusp of adulthood. Tall, bony and awkward he finds himself torn between a desire to emulate his heroic father, who led a life of quiet sacrifice, and resentment toward his father's roguish friend Edward Blake, who survived the war only to throw himself into gay life in Berlin. With subtle wit and trademark irony, Isherwood's second novel evokes a society in flux.
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The First World War is over. Eric Vernon is on the cusp of adulthood. Tall, bony and awkward he finds himself torn between a desire to emulate his heroic father, who led a life of quiet sacrifice, and resentment toward his father's roguish friend Edward Blake, who survived the war only to throw himself into gay life in Berlin. With subtle wit and trademark irony, Isherwood's second novel evokes a society in flux.
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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.
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1st 1946. New Directions. Hard Cover. Book-Good, gilt titles on spine, some wear to red boards, spine sunned. 8x5. 294pp.; no dust jacket; Cover artwork may differ;
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Very Good. 1979. Paperback. Clean copy with minor shelf wear. Previous owner's name to inside front cover. Remains a very good copy.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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New. 2012. Paperback. The First World War is over. Eric Vernon is on the cusp of adulthood. Tall, bony and awkward he finds himself torn between a desire to emulate his heroic father, who led a life of quiet sacrifice, and resentment toward his father's roguish friend Edward Blake, who survived the war only to throw himself into gay life in Berlin. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 222 x 23. Weight in Grams: 198......We ship daily from our Bookshop.
