Winner of the Booker Prize, Penelope Lively's Moon Tiger is the tale of a historian confronting her own, personal history, unearthing the passions and pains that have defined her life. This Penguin Modern Classics edition includes an introduction by Anthony Thwaite. Claudia Hampton, a beautiful, famous writer, lies dying in hospital. But, as the nurses tend to her with quiet condescension, she is plotting her greatest work: 'a history of the world ... and in the process, my own'. Gradually she re-creates the rich mosaic of ...
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Winner of the Booker Prize, Penelope Lively's Moon Tiger is the tale of a historian confronting her own, personal history, unearthing the passions and pains that have defined her life. This Penguin Modern Classics edition includes an introduction by Anthony Thwaite. Claudia Hampton, a beautiful, famous writer, lies dying in hospital. But, as the nurses tend to her with quiet condescension, she is plotting her greatest work: 'a history of the world ... and in the process, my own'. Gradually she re-creates the rich mosaic of her life and times, conjuring up those she has known. There is Gordon, her adored brother; Jasper, the charming, untrustworthy lover and father of Lisa, her cool, conventional daughter; and Tom, her one great love, both found and lost in wartime Egypt. Penelope Lively's Booker Prize-winning novel weaves an exquisite mesh of memories, flashbacks and shifting voices, in a haunting story of loss and desire. Penelope Lively (b. 1933) was born in Cairo. She has twice been shortlisted for the Booker Prize; once in 1977 for her first novel, The Road to Lichfield, and again in 1984 for According to Mark. She later won the 1987 Booker Prize for her highly acclaimed novel Moon Tiger. Her novels include Passing On, City of the Mind, Cleopatra's Sister and Heat Wave, and many are published by Penguin. If you enjoyed Moon Tiger, you might like L.P. Hartley's The Go-Between, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. 'It's a fine, intelligent piece of work, the kind that Leaves its traces in the air long after you've put it away' Anne Tyler 'Funny, thoughtful ... a perfect example of the Lively art' Mark Lawson, Independent
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Add this copy of Moon Tiger to cart. $3.00, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1988 by Grove/Atlantic.
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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. Inscription on the first page, typically just a name but may include a dedication or a brief personal message.
Add this copy of Moon Tiger >>>> a Signed Us First Edition & First to cart. $189.59, very good condition, Sold by Zeitgeist Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Twickenham, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1988 by Grove.
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Very Good in Near Fine jacket. 1st Printing. A VG+ US first edition, first printing hardback in a near fine dustjacket-All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days)-SIGNED BY PENELOPE LIVELY-Pictures available upon request.
Add this copy of Moon Tiger to cart. $9.25, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Grove/Atlantic.
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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. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. 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!
Add this copy of Moon Tiger to cart. $11.99, good condition, Sold by St. Vinnie's Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Eugene, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Grove/Atlantic.
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Good. Hardcover This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
Add this copy of Moon Tiger to cart. $12.00, very good condition, Sold by BookQuest rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Roeland Park, KS, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Grove/Atlantic.
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VERY GOOD. 1st Edition. 5.4 x 0.8 x 8.2 inches. pp. 208. Publisher: Grove/Atlantic; 1st Edition (December 31, 1988) Language: English HARDBOUND: 208 pages ISBN-10: 0802110274 ISBN-13: 978-0802110275 Item Weight: 1 pounds. The last thoughts of a dying writer are captured in this intelligent novel byBooker Prize-winner Penelope Lively. The moving and poignant story of lifeas a writer, historian, and mother ends as a saga of unfufilled love.
Add this copy of Moon Tiger to cart. $14.68, good condition, Sold by newlegacybooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Annandale, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Grove/Atlantic.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Cloth spine with gilt lettering. 208 pp. A clean, nearly Fine copy. "This haunting evocation of loss is Lively's finest achievement yet."-LJ.
Add this copy of Moon Tiger to cart. $37.00, like new condition, Sold by Southampton Sag Harbor Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southampton, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Grove/Atlantic.
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Like New in Like New jacket. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($15.95 price intact). Published by Grove Press, 1988. Octavo. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.
Add this copy of Moon Tiger to cart. $47.00, like new condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Grove Press.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. First edition. Light foxing on topedge, else fine in a near fine dust jacket with a slightly toned spine, and slight interior foxing on the spine. Winner of the Booker Prize.
Beautifully written novel which lingers long after the final page is turned. Not a new book, but what a discovery! Penelope Lively made the North African desert of WWII clear and miserable and captivating and unforgettable.
