Secret visions and unwelcome realities, individual desires and family restrictions. In this immensely readable selection of stories by modern women writers, several, including Grace Paley and Joyce Carol Oates, portray the adult world through a child's eyes. Another enduring theme is a their powerful sense of place, with stories by Anita Desai, Sylvia Townsend Warner and Elizabeth Jane Howard combining rich local detail with glimpses of the world beyond the secret self. Includes stories by Alice Walker, Alice Munro, Muriel ...
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Secret visions and unwelcome realities, individual desires and family restrictions. In this immensely readable selection of stories by modern women writers, several, including Grace Paley and Joyce Carol Oates, portray the adult world through a child's eyes. Another enduring theme is a their powerful sense of place, with stories by Anita Desai, Sylvia Townsend Warner and Elizabeth Jane Howard combining rich local detail with glimpses of the world beyond the secret self. Includes stories by Alice Walker, Alice Munro, Muriel Spark, Angela Carter, Margaret Atwood, Katherine Mansfield, Willa Cather, Doris Lessing, Jean Rhys, Nadine Gordimer, Elizabeth Taylor, Ruth Prawer, Janet Frame and Ahdaf Soueif.
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Publisher:
Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Published:
1993
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17831851716
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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.
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Very 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.
Publisher:
Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Published:
09/02/1993
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
18013429054
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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. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
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Very good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there's something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
Publisher:
Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Published:
09/02/1993
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17982124132
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Very good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there's something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
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Very good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings With owner's name inside cover. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1000grams, ISBN: 9781857993516.
Publisher:
Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Published:
1993
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17699922855
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Volume 2. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 9780460873499.
