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Paperback. Condizione: Good. A new collection of short stories from an English master, edited and with a preface by acclaimed author Russell Banks  Originating in the folktale and with an occasional infusion of gothic horror or fantasy, A. E. Coppard's stories still feel fresh and surprising today. Coppard came to the short story later in life but left an indelible mark on it. Staunch in his belief that the short story was a distinctive form with little relation to the novel, he wove his tales out of the substance of life in the English countryside, with its memorable and distinctive characters. Reissued with a new preface from award-winning and bestselling author Russell Banks, and including classic tales like "The Black Dog," "The Handsome Lady," and "The Higgler," The Hurly Burly restores this enormously important writer to the position he deserves and introduces him to a new generation of readers.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condizione: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. A new collection of short stories from an English master, edited and with a preface by acclaimed author Russell Banks  Originating in the folktale and with an occasional infusion of gothic horror or fantasy, A. E. Coppard's stories still feel fresh and surprising today. Coppard came to the short story later in life but left an indelible mark on it. Staunch in his belief that the short story was a distinctive form with little relation to the novel, he wove his tales out of the substance of life in the English countryside, with its memorable and distinctive characters. Reissued with a new preface from award-winning and bestselling author Russell Banks, and including classic tales like "The Black Dog," "The Handsome Lady," and "The Higgler," The Hurly Burly restores this enormously important writer to the position he deserves and introduces him to a new generation of readers.…

Condizione: New.

paperback. Condizione: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Green emb. cl. w. gilt lettering, designs on backstr. rubbed. Viii, 532pp. BOMC.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. No jacket. Gilt on spine lightly rubbed, front board stained. 1951 Hard Cover. viii, 532 pp. Thirty-eight of the two-hundred tales A.E. Coppard wrote between 1921 and 1938 have been chosen by the author for this definitive volume. "Alfred Edgar Coppard (January 4, 1878 - January 13, 1957) was an English writer, noted for his influence on the short story form, and poet.He was born, the son of a tailor and a housemaid, in Folkestone, and had little formal education. He left school at the age of nine to work as an errand boy for a Jewish trouser maker in Whitechapel during the period of the Jack the Ripper murders. In the early 1920s, and still unpublished, he was in Oxford and a leading light of a literary group, the New Elizabethans, who met in a pub to read Elizabethan drama. W. B. Yeats sometimes attended the meetings. At this period he met Richard Hughes and Edgell Rickword, amongst others." - Wikipedia.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Poor. Green emb. cl. w. gilt lettering, designs on backstr. Dj. lower 1/2 of front torn off. Viii, 532pp. BOMC. Cover has nice sheen.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Green emb. cl. w. gilt lettering, designs on backstr. Viii, 532pp. BOMC.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 1951, vii, 532pp. Light wear and soiling, else G. The author has chosen 38 of the 200 short stories written between 1921 and 1938 for this collection. The stories encompass a wide range of subject matter: the supernatural, the humorous, fantasies, and realism. Praised by many of his contemporary authors as one of the very best short story writers. …

paperback. Condizione: Acceptable. Please see the condition note after this for details, if this is missing please consider Acceptable to mean poor quality that could include major staining, water damage, writing, missing dustjacket, etc etc. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: no dust jacket present. This hardcover edition is in good condition, with a solid green cloth cover and gilt lettering on the spine. The book shows minor wear consistent with age, and there is no dust jacket present. The binding remains tight, and the pages are clean, with no inscriptions or library markings. Overall, the book is well-preserved for its age. …

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Acceptable. No Jacket. First Edition.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. First Edition. Edgewear to dj.

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Hardcover. Condizione: Acceptable. No Jacket. First Edition. First Edition. Half-inch tear in lower left spine.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First edition. Black cloth/yellow boards. Wear at head of spine and corners else VG.

Hardcover. Condizione: Acceptable. Missing dust jacket. Has writing/highlighting. Acceptable Condition. Five star seller - Buy with confidence.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.