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Lot 6 Vintage Books on AFRICA~Black Mother~Grain of Wheat~The Ethiopian~Mode
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ApproximatelyAU $107.63
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“pre-owned books with moderate wear”
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller notes
- “pre-owned books with moderate wear”
- Literary Movement
- Modernism
- Signed
- No
- Narrative Type
- Fiction
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780963880260
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
DR. Leisure
ISBN-10
0963880268
ISBN-13
9780963880260
eBay Product ID (ePID)
249073
Product Key Features
Book Title
When a Hyena Laughs : a Somalian Novel
Number of Pages
286 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1994
Topic
General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Fiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight
12.6 Oz
Item Length
6.1 in
Item Width
9.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
94-077445
Dewey Edition
20
Dewey Decimal
823
Synopsis
...I found myself thoroughly entranced by this quiet, slow gentle storytelling -- all the more violence in the death of Habib (not described) at the end, which makes its impact as symbolic of the violation of the country (by foreign rule) and threatened end of a way of life. The meeting of the men at the beginning, around Au-Hersey the self-indulgent and self-important old priest, in preparation for the caravan, is beautifully observed: the weight of custom, the restlessness of the young, the sparseness of comfort. The relations with Au-Hersey's family, his own with his independent young wife, hers with Olaad her stepson, Olaad's with the spoilt younger son -- are equally minutely expressed, funny sad and convincing. And Olaad's suppressed passion, his desperation and flight are amazingly powerful. Throughout this stark physically felt desert life is interspersed descriptions of the contrasting city, already decadent, invaded, the place from which the threat will come. Galkayo is the money economy, the source of corruption, yet inevitably where the action is...Writing is sensitive, direct, and full of gentle wit...A rare Novel, a writer worth discovering... -- R de Lanerolle.
LC Classification Number
PR9396.9.S54W47 1994
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- e***e (208)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis seller is AWESOME!!!!!! Incredible transaction, item exactly as described. Responds to messages in fast manner. Ships fast. Thank you so much for your extra attention and generosity to my request. A+++++++++++++++++++++++ Will buy from again
- a***a (64)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseTimely shipping. Well packaged. Exact item, beautiful books, excellent communication and a good price. Great transaction - would do business again!Lot of 11 MODERN LIBRARY of The World's Best Books Series by Random House HC (#176336919803)
- s***s (188)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseItem arrived in perfect condition. Was well packaged and shipped quickly. Seller is very friendly. Thank you so much! Great value for the price.