A monumental fresco of contemporary Spain in free fall from ‘one of the greatest European authors of our time’ (Le Monde)
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Rafael Chirbes (1949–2015) wrote nine novels and received the National Prize for Literature and the Critics Prize for On the Edge. ABC named him 'the best writer of the twenty-first century in Spain'.
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Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. On the Edge opens with the discovery of a rotting corpse in the marshes on the outskirts of Olba, Spain a town wracked by despair after the burst of the economic bubble, and a microcosm of a world of defeat, debt and corruption. Stuck in this town is Esteban his small factory bankrupt, his investments stolen by a`friend, and his unloved father, a mute invalid, entirely his personal burden. Much of the novel unfolds in Estebans raw and tormented monologues. But other voices resound from the wreckage and their words, sharp as knives, crowd their terse, hypnotic monologues of ruin, prostitution and loss. Chirbes alternates this choir of voices with a majestic third-person narration, injecting a profound and moving lyricism and offering the hope that a new vitality can emerge from the putrid swamps. On the Edge, even as it excoriates, pulsates with robust life, and its rhythmic, torrential style marks the novel as an indelible masterpiece. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR007686017
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Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Codice articolo GOR011674627
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Da: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Regno Unito
Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Codice articolo GRP97828148
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Da: Greener Books, London, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Condizione: Used; Very 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! Greener Books. Codice articolo 4939716
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Da: Hay Cinema Bookshop Limited, Hay on Wye, Regno Unito
1st U.K. edition. 8vo. Prelims. + 421pp. Original boards. Pictorial white d/w. lettered in white and black. Very good. ISBN 9781846558481 US$13. Codice articolo 205153
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Da: Westmoor Books, Bedale, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine First UK Edition in a Fine, unclipped DJ. Codice articolo 009603
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Da: Clarendon Books P.B.F.A., Leicester, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. In excellent condition with a similar dust jacket, signed by the translator Margaret Jull Costa, the first UK edition Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed By The Translator. Codice articolo 064436
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Da: Clarendon Books P.B.F.A., Leicester, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. In excellent condition with a similar dust jacket, signed by the translator Margaret Jull Costa, the first UK edition Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed By The Translator. Codice articolo 069150
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