Our Spoons Came From Woolworths
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Barbara Comyns
Binding: Paperback
Published: Virago Modern Classics, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Our Spoons Came From Woolworths chronicles the poignant and often darkly humorous struggles of a young, impoverished artist and her husband navigating life in 1930s London. This semi-autobiographical novel presents a stark yet unsentimental portrait of domestic hardship, detailing the challenges of poverty, illness, and raising a family amidst adversity. The narrative illustrates the resilience of the human spirit with a distinctive, quirky wit that underscores the everyday absurdities and tragedies. It uncovers the raw realities of artistic life and familial bonds during a challenging era, offering a unique and memorable reading experience.
Author: Barbara Comyns
Binding: Paperback
Published: Virago Modern Classics, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Our Spoons Came From Woolworths chronicles the poignant and often darkly humorous struggles of a young, impoverished artist and her husband navigating life in 1930s London. This semi-autobiographical novel presents a stark yet unsentimental portrait of domestic hardship, detailing the challenges of poverty, illness, and raising a family amidst adversity. The narrative illustrates the resilience of the human spirit with a distinctive, quirky wit that underscores the everyday absurdities and tragedies. It uncovers the raw realities of artistic life and familial bonds during a challenging era, offering a unique and memorable reading experience.