Artículos relacionados a THE WILD ASS'S SKIN (Oxford World's Classics)
Book by Balzac Honor de Constantine Helen Coleman Patrick
"Sinopsis" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
Críticas:
The novel has been elegantly translated by Helen Constantine, who is both faithful and creative (Nicholas White, Times Literary Supplement)
A model of its kind (Nineteenth-Century French Studies)
Reseña del editor:
A model of its kind (Nineteenth-Century French Studies)
'Who possesses me will possess all things,
But his life will belong to me...'
Raphael de Valentin, a young aristocrat, has lost all his money in the gaming parlours of the Palais Royal in Paris, and contemplates ending his life by throwing himself into the Seine. He is distracted by the bizarre array of objects in a chaotic antique shop, among them a strange animal skin, a piece of shagreen with magical properties. It will grant its possessor his every wish, but each time a wish is bestowed the skin shrinks, hastening its owner's death. Around this fantastic premise Balzac weaves a compelling psychological portrait of his hero, a prisoner of his own Promethean imagination, and explores profound ideas about the human will, vice and virtue, love and death.
Helen Constantine's new translation captures the energy and exuberance of Balzac's novel, one of the most engaging of his 'Études philosophiques' from the Comédie humaine. The accompanying introduction and notes offer fresh insights into this remarkable work.
ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
But his life will belong to me...'
Raphael de Valentin, a young aristocrat, has lost all his money in the gaming parlours of the Palais Royal in Paris, and contemplates ending his life by throwing himself into the Seine. He is distracted by the bizarre array of objects in a chaotic antique shop, among them a strange animal skin, a piece of shagreen with magical properties. It will grant its possessor his every wish, but each time a wish is bestowed the skin shrinks, hastening its owner's death. Around this fantastic premise Balzac weaves a compelling psychological portrait of his hero, a prisoner of his own Promethean imagination, and explores profound ideas about the human will, vice and virtue, love and death.
Helen Constantine's new translation captures the energy and exuberance of Balzac's novel, one of the most engaging of his 'Études philosophiques' from the Comédie humaine. The accompanying introduction and notes offer fresh insights into this remarkable work.
ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
"Sobre este título" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
- EditorialOXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
- Año de publicación2012
- ISBN 10 0199579504
- ISBN 13 9780199579501
- EncuadernaciónTapa blanda
- Número de páginas288
- Valoración
Comprar nuevo
Ver este artículo
EUR 9,29
Gastos de envío:
EUR 3,73
A Estados Unidos de America
Los mejores resultados en AbeBooks
Imagen de archivo
The Wild Ass's Skin (Oxford World's Classics)
Publicado por
Oxford University Press
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0199579504
ISBN 13: 9780199579501
Nuevo
Tapa blanda
Cantidad disponible: 17
Librería:
Valoración
Descripción Condición: New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!. Nº de ref. del artículo: OTF-S-9780199579501
Comprar nuevo
EUR 9,29
Convertir moneda
Imagen del vendedor
Wild Ass's Skin
Publicado por
Oxford University Press
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0199579504
ISBN 13: 9780199579501
Nuevo
Tapa blanda
Cantidad disponible: 5
Librería:
Valoración
Descripción Condición: New. Nº de ref. del artículo: 15756756-n
Comprar nuevo
EUR 10,58
Convertir moneda
Imagen del vendedor
The Wild Ass's Skin (Oxford World's Classics) by Balzac, Honoré de, Constantine, Helen, Coleman, Patrick [Paperback ]
Publicado por
Oxford University Press
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0199579504
ISBN 13: 9780199579501
Nuevo
Soft Cover
Cantidad disponible: 10
Librería:
Valoración
Descripción Soft Cover. Condición: new. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780199579501
Comprar nuevo
EUR 13,90
Convertir moneda
Imagen de archivo
The Wild Ass's Skin (Oxford World's Classics)
Publicado por
Oxford University Press
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0199579504
ISBN 13: 9780199579501
Nuevo
Tapa blanda
Cantidad disponible: 1
Librería:
Valoración
Descripción Condición: New. Book is in NEW condition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 0199579504-2-1
Comprar nuevo
EUR 16,34
Convertir moneda
Imagen de archivo
The Wild Ass's Skin (Oxford World's Classics)
Publicado por
Oxford University Press
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0199579504
ISBN 13: 9780199579501
Nuevo
Tapa blanda
Cantidad disponible: 1
Librería:
Valoración
Descripción Condición: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Nº de ref. del artículo: 353-0199579504-new
Comprar nuevo
EUR 16,35
Convertir moneda
Imagen de archivo
The Wild Ass's Skin (Oxford World's Classics)
Publicado por
Oxford University Press
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0199579504
ISBN 13: 9780199579501
Nuevo
Tapa blanda
Cantidad disponible: > 20
Librería:
Valoración
Descripción Condición: New. Nº de ref. del artículo: I-9780199579501
Comprar nuevo
EUR 16,36
Convertir moneda
Imagen del vendedor
The Wild Ass's Skin (Paperback)
Publicado por
Oxford University Press, Oxford
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0199579504
ISBN 13: 9780199579501
Nuevo
Paperback
Cantidad disponible: 1
Librería:
Valoración
Descripción Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. 'Who possesses me will possess all things, But his life will belong to me.' Raphael de Valentin, a young aristocrat, has lost all his money in the gaming parlours of the Palais Royal in Paris, and contemplates ending his life by throwing himself into the Seine. He is distracted by the bizarre array of objects in a chaotic antique shop, among them a strange animal skin, a piece of shagreen with magicalproperties. It will grant its possessor his every wish, but each time a wish is bestowed the skin shrinks, hastening its owner's death. Around this fantastic premise Balzac weaves a compelling psychological portrait of hishero, a prisoner of his own Promethean imagination, and explores profound ideas about the human will, vice and virtue, love and death. Helen Constantine's new translation captures the energy and exuberance of Balzac's novel, one of the most engaging of his 'Etudes philosophiques' from the Comedie humaine. The accompanying introduction and notes offer fresh insights into this remarkable work. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years OxfordWorld's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuablefeatures, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. A young man, in despair over gambling debts, buys a magical animal skin that grants his every wish but hastens its owner's death in the process. Balzac's compelling tale is here presented in an exuberant new translation, with an illuminating introduction and notes. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780199579501
Comprar nuevo
EUR 16,53
Convertir moneda
Imagen de archivo
The Wild Ass's Skin (Oxford World's Classics)
Publicado por
Oxford University Press
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0199579504
ISBN 13: 9780199579501
Nuevo
Paperback
Cantidad disponible: 1
Librería:
Valoración
Descripción Paperback. Condición: New. Nº de ref. del artículo: DADAX0199579504
Comprar nuevo
EUR 16,85
Convertir moneda
Imagen de archivo
The Wild Ass's Skin Oxford World's Classics
Publicado por
OUP Oxford
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0199579504
ISBN 13: 9780199579501
Nuevo
PAP
Cantidad disponible: 9
Librería:
Valoración
Descripción PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: GB-9780199579501
Comprar nuevo
EUR 17,51
Convertir moneda
Imagen de archivo
The Wild Ass's Skin
Publicado por
OUP OXFORD 2012-06-14, Oxford OX2 6DP, United Kingdom
(2012)
ISBN 10: 0199579504
ISBN 13: 9780199579501
Nuevo
paperback
Cantidad disponible: 5
Librería:
Valoración
Descripción paperback. Condición: New. Language: ENG. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780199579501
Comprar nuevo
EUR 12,60
Convertir moneda
Gastos de envío:
EUR 5,24
De Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America
Destinos, gastos y plazos de envío