Fowlers End

Fowlers End

$80.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Tullamarine warehouse

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: Gerald Kersh
Binding: Hardback
Published: William Heinemann Ltd., 1958

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Tanning and foxing to page edges, chipped DJ with minor soiling.

This satirical novel chronicles the absurdities of life within a dilapidated London department store, Fowlers End, during the interwar period. It presents a vivid cast of eccentric characters, from the downtrodden employees to the unscrupulous management, all struggling to survive in a world teetering on the brink of collapse. The narrative uncovers the dark humor and inherent injustices of the working class experience with sharp wit and keen observation. Gerald Kersh illustrates a forgotten era with a cynical yet deeply human touch, making for a compelling and unforgettable read.

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Description

Author: Gerald Kersh
Binding: Hardback
Published: William Heinemann Ltd., 1958

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Tanning and foxing to page edges, chipped DJ with minor soiling.

This satirical novel chronicles the absurdities of life within a dilapidated London department store, Fowlers End, during the interwar period. It presents a vivid cast of eccentric characters, from the downtrodden employees to the unscrupulous management, all struggling to survive in a world teetering on the brink of collapse. The narrative uncovers the dark humor and inherent injustices of the working class experience with sharp wit and keen observation. Gerald Kersh illustrates a forgotten era with a cynical yet deeply human touch, making for a compelling and unforgettable read.