Auntie Mame: An Irreverent Escapade
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: Patrick Dennis
Binding: Hardback
Published: Frederick Muller, 1958
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has wear and tear at corners and is price clipped, previous owner name inside, page edges lightly yellowed
A comedic masterpiece, "Auntie Mame: An Irreverent Escapade" chronicles the extraordinary life of Mame Dennis, an eccentric and free-spirited woman who takes her orphaned nephew, Patrick, under her wing. This vibrant novel presents a world of unconventional living, challenging societal norms with every turn. The narrative illustrates Mame's various careers and relationships, always maintaining a lighthearted yet sharp satirical edge. It argues for a life lived with passion and individuality, instructing readers to embrace the unexpected. The book details a hilarious and heartwarming journey through the Roaring Twenties and beyond, offering a timeless commentary on conformity versus personal freedom.
Author: Patrick Dennis
Binding: Hardback
Published: Frederick Muller, 1958
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has wear and tear at corners and is price clipped, previous owner name inside, page edges lightly yellowed
A comedic masterpiece, "Auntie Mame: An Irreverent Escapade" chronicles the extraordinary life of Mame Dennis, an eccentric and free-spirited woman who takes her orphaned nephew, Patrick, under her wing. This vibrant novel presents a world of unconventional living, challenging societal norms with every turn. The narrative illustrates Mame's various careers and relationships, always maintaining a lighthearted yet sharp satirical edge. It argues for a life lived with passion and individuality, instructing readers to embrace the unexpected. The book details a hilarious and heartwarming journey through the Roaring Twenties and beyond, offering a timeless commentary on conformity versus personal freedom.