The Last Hurrah
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: Edwin O'Connor
Binding: Hardback
Published: Max Reinhardt, London , 1956
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This compelling political novel chronicles the final campaign of Frank Skeffington, an aging, charismatic Irish-American mayor in a New England city. Set against the backdrop of a changing political landscape, the narrative vividly portrays the clash between old-school machine politics and the emerging power of television and public relations. O'Connor masterfully presents a poignant yet often humorous look at the complexities of power, loyalty, and the inevitable march of progress. The story illustrates the mayor's struggle to adapt to new campaign strategies while grappling with his own mortality and the shifting allegiances of his constituents. It is a sharp, insightful commentary on American urban politics and the human cost of ambition.
Author: Edwin O'Connor
Binding: Hardback
Published: Max Reinhardt, London , 1956
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This compelling political novel chronicles the final campaign of Frank Skeffington, an aging, charismatic Irish-American mayor in a New England city. Set against the backdrop of a changing political landscape, the narrative vividly portrays the clash between old-school machine politics and the emerging power of television and public relations. O'Connor masterfully presents a poignant yet often humorous look at the complexities of power, loyalty, and the inevitable march of progress. The story illustrates the mayor's struggle to adapt to new campaign strategies while grappling with his own mortality and the shifting allegiances of his constituents. It is a sharp, insightful commentary on American urban politics and the human cost of ambition.