ISBN: 9780297607946 - i, the divine: a novel in first chapters (17 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Good. I, THE DIVINE is a novel purportedly opening as a memoir, made up of first chapters as the protagonist, Sarah, struggles to find a way to tell her story but abandons each different perspective, be it her own aged 7 or 17 or her adult sister's many years later. As first chapter follow first chapter Alameddine builds up a rich portrait, not only of Sarah but of her extraordinary extended hybrid family formed by divorce and remarriage, of Beirut in wartime, of her mother's suicide, her sister's madness, her ex-husbands, her son. The device works wonderfully, building up layers of Sarah's story in a manner which is subtle, fresh, intriguing and accessible. We are left with the portrait of a dignified, passionate and determined woman who is trying to carve a fragile peace for herself despite growing up amidst political turmoil and internecine struggle.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condición: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hardback. Condición: Good. I, THE DIVINE is a novel purportedly opening as a memoir, made up of first chapters as the protagonist, Sarah, struggles to find a way to tell her story but abandons each different perspective, be it her own aged 7 or 17 or her adult sister's many years later. As first chapter follow first chapter Alameddine builds up a rich portrait, not only of Sarah but of her extraordinary extended hybrid family formed by divorce and remarriage, of Beirut in wartime, of her mother's suicide, her sister's madness, her ex-husbands, her son. The device works wonderfully, building up layers of Sarah's story in a manner which is subtle, fresh, intriguing and accessible. We are left with the portrait of a dignified, passionate and determined woman who is trying to carve a fragile peace for herself despite growing up amidst political turmoil and internecine struggle.…

Condición: good.

Condición: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. …

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. I, the Divine This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

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Hardback. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. First Edition. Near fine first printing in near fine dust wrapper. The book is square and unread but with age toning and occasional flecking to the page edges. The dust wrapper is complete but with mild shelf wear evident. Publisher's price sticker to the front panel. As an enthusiastic collector myself I make every effort to provide a high level of service. Enquiries welcomed. Paypal accepted. …

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1st edition. SIGNED by the author. Fine gilt-blocked cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 308 p. ; 23 cm. Subjects; Lebanese Americans ; Fiction. Women artists ; Fiction. Families Lebanon Beirut ; Fiction. Family Lebanon Beirut ; Fiction. Lebanon History Civil War, 1975-1990 ; Fiction. 1 Kg.…

1st edition. SIGNED by the author. Fine gilt-blocked cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 308 p. ; 23 cm. Subjects; Lebanese Americans ; Fiction. Women artists ; Fiction. Families Lebanon Beirut ; Fiction. Family Lebanon Beirut ; Fiction. Lebanon History Civil War, 1975-1990 ; Fiction. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near fine first printing in near fine dust wrapper. A square, tight copy but with some age toning and very minimal spotting to the text block. The dust wrapper is complete but with minimal shelf wear evident. Double signed in English and Arabic, and located by the author to the title page: 'Rabih Alameddine Hay-on-Wye May 31 ,26.'. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near fine first printing in near fine dust wrapper. A square, tight copy but with age toning to the text block. The dust wrapper is complete but with minimal shelf wear evident. Double signed in English and Arabic, and located by the author to the title page: 'Rabih Alameddine Hay-on-Wye.'. Signed by Author(s). …

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st. UK First edition, first printing. Double SIGNED to the title page. A fine, unread copy of the first edition, first impression hardback in a fine, unclipped dustjacket. All our books come with mylar protective jacket-protectors and shipped in custom boxes. Signed by Author.…