The Purple Dressing Gown
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Pete Fry's The Purple Dressing Gown chronicles the unexpected journey of a seemingly ordinary garment, revealing the hidden lives and intimate secrets of its various owners. This compelling narrative uncovers a tapestry of human experience, from quiet domesticity to unforeseen adventure, all connected by the vibrant fabric. The story presents a poignant reflection on memory, identity, and the subtle ways objects bear witness to our existence. Fry masterfully illustrates how a simple item can become a repository of profound personal histories, inviting readers to ponder the untold stories within their own everyday surroundings. It is a charming and insightful work that details the quiet drama of everyday life.
Author: Pete Fry
Format: Hardback
Published: 1960, T. V. BOARDMAN & COMPANY LIMITED
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Pete Fry's The Purple Dressing Gown chronicles the unexpected journey of a seemingly ordinary garment, revealing the hidden lives and intimate secrets of its various owners. This compelling narrative uncovers a tapestry of human experience, from quiet domesticity to unforeseen adventure, all connected by the vibrant fabric. The story presents a poignant reflection on memory, identity, and the subtle ways objects bear witness to our existence. Fry masterfully illustrates how a simple item can become a repository of profound personal histories, inviting readers to ponder the untold stories within their own everyday surroundings. It is a charming and insightful work that details the quiet drama of everyday life.