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Varieties of Exile: The Canadian Experience
by Dahlie, Hallvard
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+/Near Fine
- Seller
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Lukeville , Arizona, United States
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About This Item
Vancouver BC, University of British Columbia Press, 1986, hardcover, x-216 pp, First Edition, First Printing, Very Good+ in Near Fine dustjacket. Straight, tight and clean, name blacked out on front endpaper, slight bump to heel of spine. Dustjacket, slight edge nicks, in new Brodart sleeve. The first study of the theme of exile in Canadian literature, Dahlie brings together a broad spectrum of writers including Frances Brooke, Josef Skvorecky, Mavis Gallant, Wyndham Lewis, Frederick Philip Grove, and Malcolm Lowry. Appended: Notes, Bibliography, Index
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- Bookseller
- West of Eden Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 7673
- Title
- Varieties of Exile: The Canadian Experience
- Author
- Dahlie, Hallvard
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Canadian writers; English literature; Exile; Special themes; to date
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About the Seller
West of Eden Books
Biblio member since 2003
Lukeville , Arizona
About West of Eden Books
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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- Good+
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- New
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- Fine
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