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A High Wind in Jamaica. [nyrb paperback].
by Hughes, Richard. (Prose, Francine; introduction)
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- VG. Book appears gently read but no cover or spine creasing, no names or writings. Meager cover edge wear. A VG+ reading copy.
- ISBN 10
- 0940322153
- ISBN 13
- 9780940322158
- Seller
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About This Item
New York. New York Review of Books. 1999. TRADE PAPERBACK.. VG. Book appears gently read but no cover or spine creasing, no names or writings. Meager cover edge wear. A VG+ reading copy. Small Octavo. xii. + 204pp. Booklist. DOUBLE SPACED text for easy reading. REPRINT of the 1929 edition. Introduction to this NYRB edition by Francine Prose.
Synopsis
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.
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- Booktopia
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3111821
- Title
- A High Wind in Jamaica. [nyrb paperback].
- Author
- Hughes, Richard. (Prose, Francine; introduction)
- Format/Binding
- TRADE PAPERBACK.
- Book Condition
- Used - VG. Book appears gently read but no cover or spine creasing, no names or writings. Meager cover edge wear. A VG+ reading copy.
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0940322153
- ISBN 13
- 9780940322158
- Publisher
- New York Review of Books.
- Place of Publication
- New York.
- Date Published
- 1999.
- Pages
- xii. + 204pp.
- Keywords
- 20th Century English Literature Richard Hughes Jamaica Fiction Novels
- Size
- Small Octavo.
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- Trade Paperback
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- Spine
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- Reprint
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