ISBN: 9780671509873 - title: winters tale (26 resultados)

Condición: Good. He creates tableaux of such beauty and clarity that the inner eye is stunned. - Publisher's WeeklyMark Helprin's magical masterpiece will transport you to New York of the Belle Epoque, to a city clarified by a siege of unprecedented snows. One winter night, Peter Lake - master mechanic and master second-storey man - attempts to rob a fortress-like mansion on the Upper West Side. Though he thinks it is empty, the daughter of the house is home. Thus begins the affair between a middle-aged Irish burglar and Beverly Penn, a young girl who is dying of consumption. It is a love so powerful that Peter Lake, a simple and uneducated man, will be driven to stop time and bring back the dead. His great struggle is one of the most beautiful and extraordinary stories of American literature.This novel stretches the boundaries of contemporary literature. It is a gifted writer's love affair with the language. - NewsdayIs it not astonishing that a work so rooted in fantasy, filled with narrative high jinks and comic flights, stands forth centrally as a moral discourse? It is indeed . . . . I find myself nervous, to a degree I don't recall in my past as a reviewer, about failing the work, inadequately displaying its brilliance. - Front Page, The New York Times Book ReviewA New York Times BestsellerEducated at Harvard, Princeton, and Oxford, Mark Helprin served in the Israeli army, Israeli Air Force, and British Merchant Navy. He is the author of, among other titles, Refiner's Fire, Ellis Island and Other Stories, Winter's Tale, A Soldier of the Great War, Memoir from Antproof Case, The Pacific and Other Stories, and Freddy and Fredericka.…

Condición: Fair. He creates tableaux of such beauty and clarity that the inner eye is stunned. - Publisher's WeeklyMark Helprin's magical masterpiece will transport you to New York of the Belle Epoque, to a city clarified by a siege of unprecedented snows. One winter night, Peter Lake - master mechanic and master second-storey man - attempts to rob a fortress-like mansion on the Upper West Side. Though he thinks it is empty, the daughter of the house is home. Thus begins the affair between a middle-aged Irish burglar and Beverly Penn, a young girl who is dying of consumption. It is a love so powerful that Peter Lake, a simple and uneducated man, will be driven to stop time and bring back the dead. His great struggle is one of the most beautiful and extraordinary stories of American literature.This novel stretches the boundaries of contemporary literature. It is a gifted writer's love affair with the language. - NewsdayIs it not astonishing that a work so rooted in fantasy, filled with narrative high jinks and comic flights, stands forth centrally as a moral discourse? It is indeed . . . . I find myself nervous, to a degree I don't recall in my past as a reviewer, about failing the work, inadequately displaying its brilliance. - Front Page, The New York Times Book ReviewA New York Times BestsellerEducated at Harvard, Princeton, and Oxford, Mark Helprin served in the Israeli army, Israeli Air Force, and British Merchant Navy. He is the author of, among other titles, Refiner's Fire, Ellis Island and Other Stories, Winter's Tale, A Soldier of the Great War, Memoir from Antproof Case, The Pacific and Other Stories, and Freddy and Fredericka.…

Mass Market Paperback. Condición: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Condición: Good. First Thus. 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.

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Mass Market Paperback. Condición: 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.

Mass Market Paperback. Condición: 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.

Mass Market Paperback. Condición: 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.

Condición: Good. He creates tableaux of such beauty and clarity that the inner eye is stunned. - Publisher's WeeklyMark Helprin's magical masterpiece will transport you to New York of the Belle Epoque, to a city clarified by a siege of unprecedented snows. One winter night, Peter Lake - master mechanic and master second-storey man - attempts to rob a fortress-like mansion on the Upper West Side. Though he thinks it is empty, the daughter of the house is home. Thus begins the affair between a middle-aged Irish burglar and Beverly Penn, a young girl who is dying of consumption. It is a love so powerful that Peter Lake, a simple and uneducated man, will be driven to stop time and bring back the dead. His great struggle is one of the most beautiful and extraordinary stories of American literature.This novel stretches the boundaries of contemporary literature. It is a gifted writer's love affair with the language. - NewsdayIs it not astonishing that a work so rooted in fantasy, filled with narrative high jinks and comic flights, stands forth centrally as a moral discourse? It is indeed . . . . I find myself nervous, to a degree I don't recall in my past as a reviewer, about failing the work, inadequately displaying its brilliance. - Front Page, The New York Times Book ReviewA New York Times BestsellerEducated at Harvard, Princeton, and Oxford, Mark Helprin served in the Israeli army, Israeli Air Force, and British Merchant Navy. He is the author of, among other titles, Refiner's Fire, Ellis Island and Other Stories, Winter's Tale, A Soldier of the Great War, Memoir from Antproof Case, The Pacific and Other Stories, and Freddy and Fredericka.…

Condición: Fair. He creates tableaux of such beauty and clarity that the inner eye is stunned. - Publisher's WeeklyMark Helprin's magical masterpiece will transport you to New York of the Belle Epoque, to a city clarified by a siege of unprecedented snows. One winter night, Peter Lake - master mechanic and master second-storey man - attempts to rob a fortress-like mansion on the Upper West Side. Though he thinks it is empty, the daughter of the house is home. Thus begins the affair between a middle-aged Irish burglar and Beverly Penn, a young girl who is dying of consumption. It is a love so powerful that Peter Lake, a simple and uneducated man, will be driven to stop time and bring back the dead. His great struggle is one of the most beautiful and extraordinary stories of American literature.This novel stretches the boundaries of contemporary literature. It is a gifted writer's love affair with the language. - NewsdayIs it not astonishing that a work so rooted in fantasy, filled with narrative high jinks and comic flights, stands forth centrally as a moral discourse? It is indeed . . . . I find myself nervous, to a degree I don't recall in my past as a reviewer, about failing the work, inadequately displaying its brilliance. - Front Page, The New York Times Book ReviewA New York Times BestsellerEducated at Harvard, Princeton, and Oxford, Mark Helprin served in the Israeli army, Israeli Air Force, and British Merchant Navy. He is the author of, among other titles, Refiner's Fire, Ellis Island and Other Stories, Winter's Tale, A Soldier of the Great War, Memoir from Antproof Case, The Pacific and Other Stories, and Freddy and Fredericka.…

Soft cover. Condición: Fair. **YOUR PURCHASE SUPPORTS A SMALL BUSINESS!!**.

Paperback. Condición: fair. Acceptable Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Condición: Very Good. Very Good Condition. Clean, tight and Neat. Five star seller - Buy with confidence.

Mass Market Paperback. Condición: Good. 1ST AUGUST 1984. COVER HAS CREASING AND SURFACE WEAR. 688 PAGE TEXT HAS LIGHT WEAR. FANTASY. 4.25'' X 7''. WE USE BUBBLE MAILERS.

Mass Market Paperback. Condición: Good. 1ST AUGUST 1984. COVER HAS CREASING AND SURFACE WEAR. 688 PAGE TEXT HAS LIGHT WEAR. FANTASY. 4.25'' X 7''. WE USE BUBBLE MAILERS.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. Wear and Tear Around the edges // Pages Crisp and Clean.

Paper Back. Condición: Good.

Mass Market Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. First Thus. Used Book.

Mass Market Paperback. Condición: Good. PAPERBACK - GOOD Condition - Cover has some wear, pages clean and in good condition inside. Ships same or next business day.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. Soft cover. Pocket paper back. Light edge/shelf wear. Corner bumped, lightly. Pages toned with age. 1st printing [per number line]. Cover art [Fred Marcellino]. Alternate title: A New York Winter's Tale.

Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. A near fine copy. Bright and clean wraps. Hint of shelf wear. Small chip on rear wraps. The spine shows a light scoop but shows no creasing and appears little or minimally read. Internally, the pages are bright, clean and free from marginalia. A gift condition copy.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Pocket Books, 1984. 12mo. Paperback. Book is very good. Covers have some light shelf wear. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Condición: Fair. Fantasy - Vault into the cold, clear air across a frozen, fabulous time of love and laughter with Peter Lake, master thief, and his flying white horse. Thunder towards the 21st century, leading lunatics, lovers, rascals. A dazzling bestseller!; Pocket Bks, 1984/1st. Wat hol gelezen pocket met fris en schoon binnenwerk. Omslag met lichte slijtage langs alle randen. Leeslijntjes in de rug. Achterplat gedonkerd.…

Paperback. Condición: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Condición: New. Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back.

Soft cover. Condición: Good. Signed by Author(s).