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Paperback. Salim the coachman tells enchanting tales, but suddenly he is struck dumb. Just as Scheherazade told tales to save her life, Salim's friends must spin yarns to save his speech. Set in Damascus in 1959, the novel alternates the real lives of our storytellers with stories from the distant past. Translator(s): Boehm, Philip. Num Pages: 263 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 131 x 22. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Publisher
- Arabia Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 263
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906697358
- ISBN
- 9781906697358
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.96
€ 19.99
€ 14.96
Paperback. Referred to by their author as his 'passionate twins' and intended to provide an illustration of the original, primitive virtues of Christianity, the two novellas - "Atala" and "Rene" - were hugely successful in their time, thanks to their vivid depictions of exotic locations and their attunement to the emotional sensitivities of the age. Translator(s): Heppenstall, Rayner. BIC Classification: FC; FYT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 10. Weight in Grams: 150. Referred to by their author as his 'passionate twins' and intended to provide an illustration of the original, primitive virtues of Christianity, the two novellas - "Atala" and "Rene" - were hugely successful in their time, thanks to their vivid depictions of exotic locations and their attunement to the emotional sensitivities of the age. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: FA; FC. Dimension: 199 x 130 x 10. Weight: 154. Translator(s): Heppenstall, Rayner.
- Publisher
- Alma Books
- Number of pages
- 119
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847492609
- ISBN
- 9781847492609
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.44
€ 13.99
€ 13.44
Paperback. This lesser-known novella by one of the great masters of Russian literature and the author of Fathers and Children, now available to English readers in Hugh Aplin's lucid translation, is presented here with 'Yakov Pasynkov', another story exploring the nature of love and human relations. Translator(s): Aplin, Hugh. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: FC; FYT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 11. Weight in Grams: 146. 160 pages, illustrations. This lesser-known novella by one of the great masters of Russian literature and the author of Fathers and Children, now available to English readers in Hugh Aplin's lucid translation, is presented here with 'Yakov Pasynkov', another story exploring the nature of love and human relations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: FC; FYT. Dimension: 195 x 129 x 11. Weight: 146. Translator(s): Aplin, Hugh.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Classics
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847492180
- ISBN
- 9781847492180
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.86
€ 11.99
€ 10.86
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Brown Brothers Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780993127595
- ISBN
- 9780993127595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 4.88
€ 13.00
€ 4.88
paperback. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: FC; FYB; FYT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 202 x 132 x 18. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Publisher
- Schocken Books
- Number of pages
- 328
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780805210576
- ISBN
- 9780805210576
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.35
€ 18.99
€ 15.35
Hardcover. Suburban Sketches Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 124 x 10. Weight in Grams: 180.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845880835
- ISBN
- 9781845880835
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 9.30
€ 9.30
Paperback. This collection of lesser-known of short stories - ranging from absurd humorous sketches to psychological pieces and tragic stories - demonstrates Anton Chekhov's mastery of the genre. Translator(s): Fitzlyon, April. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: FC; FYB; FYT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Publisher
- Alma Classics
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847494757
- ISBN
- 9781847494757
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.38
€ 11.38
Paperback. Expanded and updated collection of short stories using Head's 'Tales of Tenderness and Power' as a basis. Series: Heinemann African Writers Series. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 12. Weight in Grams: 160.
- Publisher
- Heinemann
- Number of pages
- 184
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780435045715
- ISBN
- 9780435045715
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.74
€ 16.74
Paperback. A novel about a street in an unnamed city whose inhabitants speculate on the life of a mysterious Madam X. It interweaves their endless suppositions into a work that is at once political parable and surreal fantasia. Translator(s): Gernant, Karen; Chen, Zeping. Series: The Margellos World Republic of Letters. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: FA; FYT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 192 x 130 x 19. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Rep Tra
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300167962
- ISBN
- 9780300167962
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.14
€ 19.99
€ 16.14
Paperback. This new edition, thoughtfully introduced, extensively annotated and featuring a reading list and Hogg chronology, presents Altrive Tales as a major achievement by one of Scotland's finest storytellers. Editor(s): Hughes, Gillian. Series: The Collected Works of James Hogg. Num Pages: 368 pages, 3 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: FYB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 141 x 31. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748620876
- ISBN
- 9780748620876
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.33
€ 26.99
€ 25.33
Paperback. Num Pages: 238 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: FA; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Publisher
- Amberjack Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780692487129
- ISBN
- 9780692487129
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.46
€ 12.46
Paperback. Features characters that highlight London's concern with social issues. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FC; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 15. Weight in Grams: 180.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140183580
- ISBN
- 9780140183580
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.66
€ 13.99
€ 11.66
Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: FKC; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 144 x 220 x 23. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Publisher
- Pegasus Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781681772417
- ISBN
- 9781681772417
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.24
€ 16.99
€ 12.24
Paperback. If CanLit is a steamy boudoir, then Cape Breton is a pair of torn yellow fishnets glowing under the bed. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 133. .
- Publisher
- Biblioasis
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reissue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781771960274
- ISBN
- 9781771960274
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.49
€ 17.99
€ 16.49
Paperback. BIC Classification: FYT. Dimension: 137 x 216 x 30. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Publisher
- Chatto & Windus
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780701189075
- ISBN
- 9780701189075
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 6.00
€ 6.00
paperback. Collects folktales that are among the memorable stories in European culture - conjuring up a world of spells and bewitchment, outwitted villains and cruel stepmothers, animal bridegrooms and enchanted princesses. Translator(s): Luke, David. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: FC; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1982
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140444018
- ISBN
- 9780140444018
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.65
€ 17.99
€ 16.65
Paperback. Editor(s): Heighway, Elizabeth. Num Pages: 424 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBFG; DQ; FA; FYB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Publisher
- Dalkey Archive Press
- Number of pages
- 362
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781564787163
- ISBN
- 9781564787163
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.49
€ 17.99
€ 16.49
Paperback. An anthology of short graphic works by such artists as Kazu Kibuishi, Dave Roman, and Raina Telgemeier, all on the theme of a mysterious box and the marvels, or mayhem, inside. Num Pages: 128 pages, full-colour graphic novel. BIC Classification: FX; FYB. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 8. Weight in Grams: 310. The Mystery Boxes. 128 pages, full-colour graphic novel. An anthology of short graphic works by such artists as Kazu Kibuishi, Dave Roman, and Raina Telgemeier, all on the theme of a mysterious box and the marvels, or mayhem, inside. Cateogry: (J) Children / Juvenile. BIC Classification: FX; FYB. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 8. Weight: 306.
- Publisher
- Abrams
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781419700095
- ISBN
- 9781419700095
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.51
€ 11.99
€ 10.51
Paperback. From the bestselling author of the award winning The English Passengers, a collection of stories - funny, wise, audacious and exquisitely told - which, combined, build a powerful literary meditation on Britain today. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 134 x 198 x 20. Weight in Grams: 244. Clean copy in good condition
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- Reprints
- Publisher
- Picador
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- SKU
- KIN0005106
- ISBN
- 9780330435352
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Offers a collection of novellas that features six of the young writers to emerge from Scotland in the 90s. Editor(s): Williamson, Kevin. Num Pages: 334 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 133 x 15. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Publisher
- Canongate Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 334
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780862417314
- ISBN
- 9780862417314
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.99
€ 17.99
€ 12.99
Paperback. Editor(s): Walsh, P. G. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: FC; FYT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 128 x 13. Weight in Grams: 194.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199539215
- ISBN
- 9780199539215
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 12.50
€ 13.00
€ 12.50
Paperback. Translator(s): Mafi, Maryam. Num Pages: 184 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 141 x 12. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Publisher
- Mage Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781933823195
- ISBN
- 9781933823195
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.86
€ 17.99
€ 14.86
Paperback. A collection of nineteenth-century fantastic literature - from enchantments and horrors to subtler, psychological terrors. It includes Hoffmann's "The Sandman", Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" and Dickens' "The Signal-Man", and works from celebrated writers including Honore de Balzac, Henry James, Sir Walter Scott and Guy de Maupassant. Editor(s): Calvino, Italo. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: FC; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 36. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 608
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141190129
- ISBN
- 9780141190129
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.39
€ 17.99
€ 13.39
Paperback. In eight inimitable stories, Cees Nooteboom, one of the great modern novelists, meditates on love, loss and the shadow of death. Translator(s): Rilke, Ina. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 10. Weight in Grams: 110.
- Publisher
- Quercus Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849165570
- ISBN
- 9781849165570
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.05
€ 13.99
€ 11.05