THE HOLDER OF THE WORLD
by MUKHERJEE, Bharati
- Used
- Paperback
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine in a Fine paper slipcase
- Seller
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Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
Synopsis
The Holder of the World, (1993) is a novel by Bharati Mukherjee. It is a retelling of Nathaniel Hawthorne 's 1850 novel The Scarlet Letter, placing the story in two centuries (17th and 20th). The novel involves time travel through virtual reality, locating itself in 20th century Boston, 17th century Colonial America, and 17th century India during the spread of the British East India Company. It also references Thomas Pynchon's novel, V..
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Details
- Bookseller
- Charles Agvent (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004203
- Title
- THE HOLDER OF THE WORLD
- Author
- MUKHERJEE, Bharati
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in a Fine paper slipcase
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1993
- Keywords
- Signed, Modern Firsts, Modern First Editions, Women's Literature, Indian Literature, Advance Review Copy
- Bookseller catalogs
- Indian Literature; Advance Review Copy;
Terms of Sale
Charles Agvent
All books subject to prior sale. Payment with order; institutions may be billed. Postage additional: $11.00 for the first book, $6.00 each thereafter. Overseas postage billed at approximate cost. Pennsylvania residents must add 6% sales tax. Mastercard, Visa, and American Express accepted. We are also open to reasonable payment terms. A book may be returned within 7 days of receipt for any reason provided it is in the same condition as sent and prior notice is given. Please insure returns for their full value.
About the Seller
Charles Agvent
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- First Edition
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- Fine
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