The Admirable Crichton
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: J. M. Barrie
Binding: Paperback
Published: University of London Press Ltd., 1954
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This classic Edwardian comedy of manners, The Admirable Crichton, presents a witty social satire that upends class distinctions with remarkable insight. The narrative chronicles the unexpected reversal of fortunes when a group of British aristocrats and their loyal butler find themselves shipwrecked on a deserted island. As survival becomes paramount, the butler's practical skills and natural leadership emerge, illustrating the inherent absurdities of societal hierarchies. Barrie's sharp dialogue and clever plot twists convey a tone that is both humorous and thought-provoking, ultimately questioning the true nature of nobility and competence.
Author: J. M. Barrie
Binding: Paperback
Published: University of London Press Ltd., 1954
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This classic Edwardian comedy of manners, The Admirable Crichton, presents a witty social satire that upends class distinctions with remarkable insight. The narrative chronicles the unexpected reversal of fortunes when a group of British aristocrats and their loyal butler find themselves shipwrecked on a deserted island. As survival becomes paramount, the butler's practical skills and natural leadership emerge, illustrating the inherent absurdities of societal hierarchies. Barrie's sharp dialogue and clever plot twists convey a tone that is both humorous and thought-provoking, ultimately questioning the true nature of nobility and competence.