ISBN: 9780060976521 - the orange tree (12 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. In the five novellas that comprise The Orange Tree, Carlos Fuentes continues the passionate and imaginative reconstruction of past and present history that has distinguished Terra Nostra and The Campaign. From the story of Columbus's arrival in the Caribbean, to the fate of Hernan Cortes's two sons, to the destruction of the Spanish city of Numantia by the Romans and the annihilation of Hollywood by Acapulco, Fuentues couples the epic grandeur of the spiritual and the historical with the many pleasures of the flesh. In The Orange Tree, he remarks, I gather together not only all my most immediate sensual pleasures--I see, touch, peel, bite, swallow--but also the most primordial sensations: my mother, wet nurses, breasts, the sphere, the world, the egg. The result is a sensitive exploration of cultural conflict that is also a feast for the senses.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Like New. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Published by Perennial, 1995. Octavo. Paperback. Book is like new.

Softcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Reprint. Trade paperback. Slight toning and rubbing else near fine.

TRADE PAPERBAC. Zustand: good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDA collection of five novellas follows the story of Columbus's arrival in the Caribbean, the fate of Herna+a7n Cortes's two sons, the destruction of the Spanish city of Numantia by the Romans, and the annihilation of Hollywood by Acapulco. Reprint.Editorial ReviewsFrom the PublisherIn this collection of five novellas, the bestselling author of The Old Gringo provides a passionate and witty exploration of cultural identity and conflict. Slight tanning on the book,and markings on the cover.…

Paperback. Zustand: Collectible-Very Good. A collection of five novellas follows the story of Columbus's arrival in the Caribbean, the fate of Herna+a7n Cortes's two sons, the destruction of the Spanish city of Numantia by the Romans, and the annihilation of Hollywood by Acapulco. Reprint.