ISBN: 9780312359881 - how to read a novel: a user's guide (18 resultados)

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Hardback. Condición: Good. Do we still know how to read a novel? John Sutherland, Chairman of the 2005 Booker Prize Committee, asks. His answer is an unequivocal, No. But Sutherland has not given up hope. With acerbic wit and intellect, he traces the history of what it used to mean to be well-read and tells readers what it still means today while reminding readers how the delicate charms of fiction can be at once wonderful and inspired and infuriating. On one level this is a book about novels but at a deeper level, this is a book in which one of the most intimate t te- -t tes is described--one in which a reader meets a novel. However, in order for the relationship to take its proper course, a reader must know how to read it Sutherland helps readers: --Pick the right book for them among the cattle call of pre-packaged blurbs and enticing cover art--Recognize a misleading title at first glance--Look beyond the politics of book reviewers--Learn to read the extras--epigraphs, forewords, afterwords--to understand themes only hinted at in the main text--Find real aspects of the author cleverly hidden in the narrative structure--And much more In a book that is as wry and humorous as it is learned and opinionated, John Sutherland tells you everything you always wanted to know about how to read fiction better than you do now (but, were afraid to ask).…

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Condición: 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.

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

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

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

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

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hardcover. Condición: As New. Super light jacket wear. Inside with no flaws or issues.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. Near Fine condition hardcover book, Near Fine condition dust jacket. Slightest bumping to edges. Slightest smudging to text block edges. Dust jacket unclipped. Dust jacket has some very slight shelf wear and some smudging. Very slight yellowing to edges. Dust jacket protected by mylar. All of our books are individually inspected and described. Never X-library unless specifically described as such.…

Hardcover. Condición: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by St. Martin's Press, 2006. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new with light spotting to page ends. Dust jacket is like new with very light shelf wear.

Hardcover. Condición: New.

hardcover. Condición: New. Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 263 pp. Dj has light edgewear. Boards have a little scattered spotting.

Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 163 pages. 8.50x5.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

hardcover. Condición: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.