Harris's Requiem
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: Stanley Middleton
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hutchinson & Co, 1960
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Some moisture damage
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Foxing, tanning and some water damage to DJ. Water staining not visible to front DJ. Back base down has some water damage. Tanning and some foxing to block. Minor denting to spine of board. Pages yellowing. Binding in good condition.
This poignant work presents a compelling character study, chronicling the life and eventual decline of its central figure, Harris. The narrative uncovers the intricate web of relationships and societal expectations that shape his existence, illustrating the quiet desperation and profound introspection of a man confronting his own mortality. Middleton's prose maintains a reflective and subtly critical tone, detailing the nuances of human experience within a provincial English setting. This compelling work offers a deep examination of memory, loss, and the enduring search for meaning in ordinary lives.
Author: Stanley Middleton
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hutchinson & Co, 1960
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Some moisture damage
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Foxing, tanning and some water damage to DJ. Water staining not visible to front DJ. Back base down has some water damage. Tanning and some foxing to block. Minor denting to spine of board. Pages yellowing. Binding in good condition.
This poignant work presents a compelling character study, chronicling the life and eventual decline of its central figure, Harris. The narrative uncovers the intricate web of relationships and societal expectations that shape his existence, illustrating the quiet desperation and profound introspection of a man confronting his own mortality. Middleton's prose maintains a reflective and subtly critical tone, detailing the nuances of human experience within a provincial English setting. This compelling work offers a deep examination of memory, loss, and the enduring search for meaning in ordinary lives.