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A High Wind In Jamaica
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A High Wind In Jamaica Unknown - 2011

de Hughes, Richard


Acerca de este libro

Richard Hughes’ A High Wind in Jamaica is the first of only three novels the author published in his lifetime. The novel tells the story of an English family, the Bas-Thorntons, living in late 19th century colonial Jamaica. When the “high wind” of a hurricane hits the island, Mr. and Mrs. Bas-Thornton decide to send their five children back to England ahead of their own return. From there, adventure ensues.

In following the experiences of the children almost exclusively, Hughes takes a highly original approach into the relationship of power between adults and children. Because of this, A High Wind in Jamaica has been referred to as one of the best book for adults about children. It is also ranked 71st on Modern Library’s “100 Best” English-language novels of the 20th century.

Identificación de primeras ediciones

Chatto and Windus first published A High Wind in Jamaica in late 1929. Bound in green cloth, the 283-page first editions contain no additional printings listed on the copyright page.

Detalles

  • Título A High Wind In Jamaica
  • Autor Hughes, Richard
  • Encuadernación unknown
  • Edición Unabridged
  • Idioma ENG
  • Editorial CSA Word
  • Fecha de publicación 2011
  • ISBN 9781906147822

Acerca del autor

Richard Hughes (1900-1976) was the author of The Human Predicament, a work in three volumes (the last unfinished) about the history of Europe from the 1920s through World War II. Michael Maloney is one of Britain's finest narrators, a Royal Shakespeare Company actor, and an actor in films such as Truly, Madly, Deeply.