About this title: Set in Argentina in the 1950s against a background of social and political upheaval this is the story of Alejandra, beautiful daughter of a prominent Argentinian family and the three men fatally involved in her life. Her father, her lover and her mother's lover act out, through her, their obsessions. Ernest Sabato has also written "The Tunnel" and "Abaddon el Exterminador" which won him the "French Prix du Meilleur Livre Etranger".
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Edition: First American Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: David R. Godine, Boston
Date Published: 1981
Description: NF in NF- jacket. First printing. A NF copy in a NF-dust jacket. Translated into English from the Spanish by Helen R. Lane. Hailed as one of the greatest novels to be published in Latin America. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Jonathan Cape Ltd
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780224026154ISBN:0224026151
Description: 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! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Godine, Bos
Date Published: 1981
Description: First US edition of his major work and one of the key works of the "boom. " Near fine in very good dust jacket with some slight edgewear. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Ballantine, New York
Date Published: 1981
Description: First US wraps edition of his major work and one of the key works of the "boom. " Near fine in illustrated wrappers. Inscribed by the author. read more
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780345349286ISBN:0345349288
Description: Good. Clean text, solid binding. Pages tanned with age, cover has a crease across bottom corner, spine creased with use. Still a very nice book! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780224027984ISBN:0224027980
Description: Good. Good condition. worn cover. lightly yellowed pages. All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofit job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: JONATHAN CAPE LTD
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780224026154ISBN:0224026151
Description: Published by Jonathan Cape Ltd in 1990. Hardback with Dust jacket. Number of pages: 416. Condition: Good. Used book but in Good Condition for sensible price. Ex-library book (usual stamps and marks). Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
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