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THE TERRORIST; and Other Stories
de Updike, John
- Usado
- Aceptable
- Tapa dura
- First
- Estado
- Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0679435832
- ISBN 13
- 9780679435839
- Librería
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Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
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Sobre este artículo
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1994. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo, dark blue cloth with silver and gold lettering on spine and "John Updike" in silver on front cover, Mylar-protected pictorial dust jacket (not clipped) with a 5th century angel from Egypt, [xii] + 316 pages + [2] A Note About the Author & [2] A Note on the Type. John Updike (1932 - 2009) was an American novelist, poet, short story writer, art critic, and literary critic. One of only three writers to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction more than once, Updike published more than twenty novels, more than a dozen short-story collections, as well as poetry, art and literary criticism and children's books during his career. <br /> <br /> <br /> SUPERIOR CONDITION internally & externally! Tight, clean, bright. Traces of rubbing at extremities. No previous owner's or remainder marks.<br /> <br /> Another superb collection of brilliant stories by Updike.
Sinopsis
John Updike has written a brilliant novel that ranks among the most provocative of his distinguished career. Terrorist is the story of Ahmad Ashmawy Mulloy, an alienated American-born teenager who spurns the materialistic, hedonistic life he witnesses in the slumping New Jersey factory town he calls home. Turning to the words of the Holy Qur'an as expounded to him by the pedantic imam of a local mosque, Ahmad devotes himself fervently to God. Neither the world-weary guidance counselor at his high school nor Ahmad's mischievously seductive classmate Joryleen succeeds in deflecting him from his course, as the threads of an insidious plot gather around him."One compelling and surprising ride."--USA Today"The startlingly contemporary story of a high school student . . . whose zealous Islamic faith and disaffection with modern life make him a pawn in the larger conflict between Muslim and Christian, East and West. They also make him a powerful voice for Updike's ongoing critique of American civilization."--Time"A chilling tale that is perhaps the most essential novel to emerge from Sept. 11."--People (Critic's Choice)From the Trade Paperback edition.
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- Librería
- Borg Antiquarian
(US)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 5890
- Título
- THE TERRORIST; and Other Stories
- Autor
- Updike, John
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Cloth
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Fine
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- Near Fine
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Edición
- First Edition
- Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- ISBN 10
- 0679435832
- ISBN 13
- 9780679435839
- Editorial
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Lugar de publicación
- New York
- Fecha de publicación
- 1994
- Palabras clave
- Short stories, religion, immortality, resurrection, death
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Lake Forest, Illinois
Sobre Borg Antiquarian
BorgAntiquarian (ABAA & ILAB) is a dealer long engaged in selling exceptional collectibles: rare and fine books, autographs and manuscripts, fine art and artifacts. We are generalists in Americana, English & American literature, plus selected authors & important figures (Dickens & Darwin; presidents & 'signers'; scientists & historical figures; Revolutionary & Civil War militaria).
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