"Translation of Chilean author's Match ball, a Lolita-esque story of a middle-aged man's obsession with a teenage tennis star. Told in first person, novel's black humor is set among the European upper classes, with cosmopolitan, especially German and Spanish, cultural references. Competent translation by Tittler. Back-cover notes; no other locating material"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.http://www.loc.gov/hlas/
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Antonio Skármeta is a Chilean author and recipient of such honors as the Casa de las Américas Prize and the Giovanni Boccaccio Literary Prize. His novels have been translated into 20 languages and his novel The Postman, which became the basis for the Academy Award–winning film of the same name.
What would man be willing to sacrifice for love? Dr. Raymond Papst suddenly leaves his wife, profession and reputation behind to pursue Sophie Mass, a fifteen-year-old tennis star. Is it love, or is he blinded by her public image? In this Latin American version of Lolita, Antonio Skarmeta reveals with a mischievous smile, another side of the rich and famous, depicting the human hunger for endless youth and perfect love.
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Da: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Codice articolo mon0003197972
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Da: Powell's Bookstores Chicago, ABAA, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Condizione: Used - Very Good. 1996. Paperback. Pap. Minor shelf wear. Very Good. Codice articolo SOL16618
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Da: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condizione: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Codice articolo M13B-02877
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Da: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condizione: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Codice articolo W07C-01244
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Da: Book Alley, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Gently used with no markings. Binding is tight. Codice articolo mon0000574397
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Da: Dave Wilhelm Books, Evanston, IL, U.S.A.
Trade Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Codice articolo 004925
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Da: Dromanabooks, Newstead, VIC, Australia
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good+. Author's signature title page. Looks unread. 250gms; Discoveries; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 128 pages; Signed by Author. Codice articolo 37838
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Da: Peninsula Books, Traverse City, MI, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condizione: Near Fine. First Edition. A modern Lolita by this Chilean author who was winner of the Casa de las Americas prize in 1969. It does not appear that this was ever issued in a hardcover edition. Remainder dot on top edge, else a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings. Appears to be unread. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 126 pages. Codice articolo 9619
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