About this title: First published in 1948, this unjustly neglected classic of post-war fiction offers a quiet depiction of a childhood adrift in silence and despair. The book's themes feel contemporary, and the power of the writing comes through in the work's beautifully wrought exploration of both childhood and masculinity.
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Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Turtle Point Press
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9781885983091ISBN:1885983093
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: Paperback
Publisher: Turtle Point Press
Date Published: 01/02/1998
ISBN-13:9781885983091ISBN:1885983093
Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: TURTLE POINT PR
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9781885983091ISBN:1885983093
Description: New. First published in 1948, this unjustly neglected classic of post-war fiction offers a quiet depiction of a childhood adrift in silence and despair. The book's themes feel contemporary, and the power of the writing comes through in the work's beautifu... read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Original Cloth
Publisher: Bodley Head, London
Date Published: 1948
Description: Very Good+ in Very Good/Very Good+ jacket. First edition. Slender volume bound in original red cloth with spine and front cover lettered in gold. Dark red topstain. Contents clean and evenly toned, binding sturdy. Previous owner's signature in blue ballpoint ink on top right corner of front free endpaper. Pale blue-gray dust jacket lettered in black and whtie with drawing of a boy's face within circular border on front panel has chipping to top left corner of front panel, browning to edges of ... read more
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding: Cloth
Publisher: The Bodley Head, London
Date Published: 1948
Description: Good. No Jacket. Small 8vo. 128 pp. When a sensitive young boy is forced by his military uncle to conform to a strict "character building" regimen, the result is not what the uncle expected. Dark orange cloth with gilt to spine and fc. Little rubbing at tips, gilt faded but just legible. Interior paper somewhat toned but otherwise clean and quite presentable. read more
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