Green Water Green Sky
by Mavis Gallant
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- The book and dust jacket are in very good condition.
- Seller
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
London: Andre Deutsch, c. 1960. The book and dust jacket are in very good condition. . Edition: First Edition. , Binding: Original publisher’s green cloth with gilt text on spine. Illustrated dust jacket. , Notes: Through the eyes of four observers, this novel tells the story of the relationship between a mother, Bonnie, and her daughter, Flor. With Venice and Paris as a backdrop, the frailty of the emotions that connect the characters is exposed through Flor's decline into insanity. Parts of this novel were originally released through the New York Times. Mavis Leslie de Trafford Gallant (1922 – 2014) was a Canadian writer who spent much of her life and career in France. Best known as a short story writer, she also published novels, plays and essays., Size: 8vo (184x122mm). , Category: Book Literature
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- Bookseller
- Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- B5496
- Title
- Green Water Green Sky
- Author
- Mavis Gallant
- Book Condition
- Used - The book and dust jacket are in very good condition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Andre Deutsch
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- c. 1960
- Keywords
- Book Literature
Terms of Sale
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