Clara Callan: A Novel - Rilegato

Wright, Richard Bruce

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ISBN 10: 0060506067 ISBN 13: 9780060506063

Casa editrice: HarperCollins, 2002

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A moving novel of World War II follows the adventures of two Canadian sisters who struggle against social convention--one in a small town in Ontario, the other in New York City. 35,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

“CLARA CALLAN is one of those rare novels that one might justifiably call a masterpiece.” (-- Jay Parini, author of THE APPRENTICE LOVER)

“Superb... Traces with understated compassion ... the separate histories of two sisters.” (Kirkus Reviews (Starred))

“A singularly poignant story about the depravity of human beings [and] their compassion and amazing capacity to endure.” (Times Literary Supplement (London))

“A compelling story of perseverance and quiet triumph.” (Washington Post)

“Entertaining.” (Boston Globe)

“An amazing feat [that] remind some readers of the American poet Elizabeth Bishop.” (Publishers Weekly)

“A classic page-turner.” (Quill & Quire)

“A master story-teller.” (The Ottawa Citizen (Canada))

“A compelling narrative and characters that brim with humanity.” (Winnipeg Free Press)

“A near-perfect miniature: precisely written, true in voice and setting.” (Toronto Star (on THE AGE OF LONGING))

L'autore:

Richard B. Wright is the author of nine novels, including The Age of Longing, In the Middle of a Life, and Weekend Man. He lives with his wife in Saint Catharines, Ontario.

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