ISBN: 9780231115421 - the lost suitcase: reflections on the literary life (9 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Ruminates on the life of the writer and the significance of language as art. This title takes as its central conceit a famous anecdote about Ernest Hemingway's early work: Hemingway's first wife, Hadley, going by train from their apartment in Paris to visit him in Switzerland, brought along, at his request, a suitcase full of his work-in-progress.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. 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. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. 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.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Includes dust jacket. NEW EU 3 EURO CHARGE FOR IMPORTS IS INCLUDED IN OUR SHIPPING PRICE. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK, ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.…

Zustand: very good. New York : Columbia University Press, 2000. Hardcover. Dustjacket. 238 pp. English. text. - Nicholas Delbanco educates, he elucidates without ever saying he is doing so. His readers will learn more about the writing life and the creative process in this book than from any instruction manual, and they will do that without ever feeling they are being taught. The centerpiece of this captivating collection is a novella--"The Lost Suitcase"--that finds its roots in an episode from the life of Ernest Hemingway. Hemingway's wife travels by train from Paris to Switzerland to see him, bringing along a suitcase filled with his manuscripts; the suitcase is stolen. Period. From there, Delbanco allows his novelist's mind to wander and wonder. How was their relationship at the time? What was their reunion like? Was the suitcase really stolen? Was Hemingway's wife happy to come see him? Delbanco's novella creates and recreates the scenario. Condition : very good copy. ISBN 9780231115421. Keywords : .…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First edition. 227pp. Fine in a fine dustwrapper. Signed by the author.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 227 pages. 9.50x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.