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The story of "In America" is inspired by the emigration to America in 1876 of Helena Modrzejewska, Poland's most celebrated actress, accompanied by ...Show synopsisThe story of "In America" is inspired by the emigration to America in 1876 of Helena Modrzejewska, Poland's most celebrated actress, accompanied by her husband, Count Karol Chlapowski, her fifteen-year-old son, Rudolf, the young journalist and future author of "Quo Vadis", Henryk Sienkiewicz, and a few friends; their brief sojourn in Anaheim, California; and, Modrzejewska's subsequent triumphant career on the American stage under the name Helena Modjeska.Hide synopsis
In America (Jonathan Cape Ltd) – Hardcover (2000)
by
Susan Sontag
Hardcover, Jonathan Cape Ltd 2000
English
400 pages
ISBN: 022404091X ISBN-13: 9780224040914
In 1876, a group of Poles led by Maryna Zalewska, Poland's greatest actress, travels to California to found a "utopian" commune. The commune fails, and most of the group go home, but Maryna stays and triumphs on the American stage.In 1876, a group of Poles led by Maryna Zalewska, Poland's greatest actress, travels to California to found a "utopian" commune. The commune fails, and most of the group go home, but Maryna stays and triumphs on the American stage.Hide
Description:Very Good. First Edition _ Farrar Straus Giroux, NY (2000) ...Very Good. First Edition _ Farrar Straus Giroux, NY (2000) _Hardcover and Dust Jacket are both in Very good condition _ minor edge wear on the DJ _ Email confirmation _ _ all emails answered promptly _ Outstanding Quality, Value, and Service with Always Great Products _ Check our feedback _ We appreciate your business!
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Description:Fine- in Fine- jacket. ****First Edition**** A very nice...Fine- in Fine- jacket. ****First Edition**** A very nice hardcover first edition, first printing with immaculate tight pages having no inscriptions. The priced jacket has negligible shelfwear and looks super being protected in a new Brodart clear archive removable cover. Will be wrapped in polyfoam prior to shipping in a secure box.
Description:Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition...Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. 400 p.
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Publisher: London, United Kingdom: Jonathan Cape, 2000
Description:Near Fine. Soft Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. First Edition....Near Fine. Soft Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. First Edition. Galley/Proof. "Uncorrected Book Proof." First UK edition. Light soiling to cover and edges of page block. Light creasing and curling to edges and corners. Images available upon request.
This book I found to be more challenging than the first chapter appeared to promise.
My interest was held there and didn't go further.
The book rests now with others that I would like to pass on to minds that can engage in a more static structure.
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