9780333472880 - A House with Four Rooms di Godden, Rumer (10 risultati)

Condizione: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Hard Cover. Condizione: good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: vg-. 319 pages + 2 sections of glossy b/w photos; pages toned; 3 pages with ink marks in the text; several pp with dog-eared corners; binding cocked; light shelf wear to edges of dj. Hardcover (dj).

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.

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.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. Pages starting to embrown from the edge, dustwrapper faded at spine. First UK edition (first published the same year by William Morrow); loosely inserted a news-cutting of The Independent's review (by James Fergusson) of the author's first volume of autobiography, A Time to Dance, No Time to Weep (1987).

Hard Cover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. minimal library marks endpapers, otherwise book clean and tight. DJ: slight edge wear Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex Library.

Hardback. Condizione: Used. In a whirlwind of delightful oddities, Rumer Godden?s "A House With Four Rooms" invites you to peer through the creaky windows of domesticity, where the mundane meets the bizarre in the most charmingly British way possible. Published in the illustrious year of 1989, a time when leg warmers and mixtapes ruled the world, this whimsical tome promises to take you on a journey through a residence that seems to have as many quirks as the characters inhabiting it. Hold onto your teacups; you?re in for a delightful ride! Picture a house that is not merely a collection of bricks and mortar, but a living, breathing entity brimming with eccentricities. As you meander through its four rooms?each as distinct as a cat?s personality on a Tuesday?you may find yourself questioning whether the wallpaper has been up since the war or if the dust bunnies have their own social hierarchy. This isn?t just any old abode; it?s a veritable microcosm of life, where every doorway is an invitation to an unexpected revelation, and every creak of the floorboards sings a song of history and mystery. Now, you might wonder what makes this peculiar house so worth your time. Well, if you?ve ever fancied a peek into the not-so-ordinary lives that unfold behind closed doors, this might just satisfy that curious itch. Godden?s narrative dances between the whimsical and the poignant, leading you through a labyrinth of human emotion, where laughter coexists with tears and the mundane is anything but. You might even find yourself chuckling at the absurdity of it all or nodding in solemn understanding of life?s little ironies. But, let?s not get too carried away in the lyrical haze of nostalgia. One must consider the inhabitants of this curious house. Are they a motley crew of eccentrics, or perhaps a family so quirky that even their goldfish rolls its eyes? Will their lives intertwine in scandalous ways, or will they merely stare at each other across the room, wondering who will make the next cup of Earl Grey? While the specifics remain deliciously ambiguous, rest assured that the tapestry woven by Godden is rich and vibrant, marked by the intricate brushstrokes of her wit. Condition: This charming copy of "A House With Four Rooms" has been lovingly pre-owned, which means it carries the delightful patina of someone?s reading journey. Expect some mildly dog-eared pages, the occasional coffee ring (or tea, if you?re feeling particularly British), and perhaps a few annotations that provide an unfiltered glimpse into the mind of a previous reader?who may or may not have been deeply contemplative or just doodling cats. Revel in the imperfections that tell stories of their own, embracing the fact that this book has lived, loved, and perhaps even cried a little along the way. As for the themes? Ah, those are what keep literary scholars up at night, scribbling feverishly in their notebooks. Ambiguous at best, and utterly subjective at worst, they range from the existential dread of domesticity to the quirky joys of family life. You might find yourself pondering the true nature of ?home? or simply enjoying the way Godden plays with the concept of space, both physical and emotional. It?s a philosophical conundrum wrapped in the soft embrace of a well-worn paperback. So, if you?re in the mood for a literary escapade that straddles the line between the ridiculous and the profound, look no further than "A House With Four Rooms." Perfect for those rainy afternoons when you need a reminder that life?s absurdities are best enjoyed slowly, with a cup of something warm and a sprinkle of irony. And remember, you can grab this delightful piece of literary history at Crappy Old Books, where the only thing better than the titles is the charm of their slightly battered spines.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near As New. First Edition (British). Tight Firm Clean Copy - First U.K. Edition - No Signatures, Inscriptions Or Notations Discovered. Not Illustrated. Blue Cloth Hard Cover With Gold Gilt Titled Spine - Faint Wear. Unclipped Jacket In Similar Condition.