London, Faber and Faber, 1993, hardcover, 224 pp, First Edition, First Printing by numberline, Near Fine in Very Good+ dustjacket. Straight, tight and clean with no markings, slight touches to bottom edge of boards. Dustjacket unclipped bearing original price, one edge nick to rear panel, in new Brodart sleeve. One of South Africa's leading literary figures explores his African and South African identity. Appended: Some People, Organizations and Terms Appearing in the Text. ISBN 9780571169894

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South Africa heads toward majority rule, yet Breytenbach is far from optimistic about its future. He sees a civil war raging and the land awash in blood. "[This] book...is fueled by the sort of rage that produces great literature" (Washington Post). A New York Times Notable Book of the Year. Awarded the Alan Paton Prize.

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Bookseller: West of Eden Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 7363
Title: Return to Paradise
Author: Breytenbach, Breyten
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Good+
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition, First Printing by numberline
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0571169899
ISBN 13: 9780571169894
Publisher: Brace
Place of Publication: London
This edition first published: 1993
Keywords: Africa; African; Biography & Autobiography; Biography: general; Breyten Breytenbach; History; Political; Political Science; Race relations; Republic of South Africa; South; South Africa; Travel; World

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West of Eden Books is a home-based bookseller selling exclusively on-line since October 2003. We specialize in Out-Of-Print and Collectible Books with interests ranging from the Fine and Performing Arts to Science, Sports and Modern Literature. We are in daily contact with top booksellers worldwide and are happy to provide free referrals on request. Most of our listed books are first edition, first printings, carefully researched through our own reference materials and many other available sources. Most books are in Very Good to Fine condition with any flaws carefully noted. All hardcover books with dustjackets will receive a new archival quality Brodart dustjacket sleeve prior to shipping. Customer service and satisfaction is of primary importance to us at West of Eden Books. Our feedback from customers has been overwhelmingly positive. We pride ourselves in this and pledge to address any issue with any of our products or services to your satisfaction. Digital images available on request.

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