Sabbatical Year: A Novel In Two Episodes
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.
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Tanning and foxing consistent with the age of the paper stock. Mylar sleeve protecting jacket.
Navigate the complexities of mid-century life with Sabbatical Year: A Novel In Two Episodes, an intriguing narrative that captures the sensibilities of 1958. Alastair Boyd’s work presents a unique structure, unfolding in two distinct parts that examine the transformative nature of time away from the familiar. Set against the backdrop of a post-war landscape, the novel delves into the introspection, personal growth, and societal shifts that characterize this era of British literature. The publication by Jonathan Cape is marked by the high production standards of the period, presenting a sophisticated aesthetic that collectors of 20th-century literature will appreciate. Boyd’s prose is reflective and atmospheric, inviting the reader to experience the protagonist's journey with a keen eye for character development and thematic depth. This edition serves as a quintessential artifact of its time, offering both a compelling story and a snapshot of the literary environment that shaped mid-century storytelling.
Author: Alastair Boyd
Format: Hardback
Published: 1958, Jonathan Cape
Genre: Modern fiction
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Tanning and foxing consistent with the age of the paper stock. Mylar sleeve protecting jacket.
Navigate the complexities of mid-century life with Sabbatical Year: A Novel In Two Episodes, an intriguing narrative that captures the sensibilities of 1958. Alastair Boyd’s work presents a unique structure, unfolding in two distinct parts that examine the transformative nature of time away from the familiar. Set against the backdrop of a post-war landscape, the novel delves into the introspection, personal growth, and societal shifts that characterize this era of British literature. The publication by Jonathan Cape is marked by the high production standards of the period, presenting a sophisticated aesthetic that collectors of 20th-century literature will appreciate. Boyd’s prose is reflective and atmospheric, inviting the reader to experience the protagonist's journey with a keen eye for character development and thematic depth. This edition serves as a quintessential artifact of its time, offering both a compelling story and a snapshot of the literary environment that shaped mid-century storytelling.