Bacton Where the Orwell Rises
by Bence-Jones, Gillian
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0863322689
- ISBN 13
- 9780863322686
- Seller
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ELY, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Book Guild Ltd,. Very Good/Very Good. 1989. Hard Cover. 12 Mo 0863322689 Dust jacket complete, unclipped. Green cloth boards with bright gilt titling on spine. No ownership marks. [vi], 88pp. clean and tight. Those who find modern poetry difficult to understand will be relieved to find here a voice that speaks plainly enough for them to follow. There is much variety: poems about her experiences bringing up her daughter, about sailing; poems about social issues such as the Boat People, the Falklands and even the Royal Engagement. She uses the experience of her own travels, and also myth to widen her scope. .
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- Bookseller
- CHARLES BOSSOM (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 139074
- Title
- Bacton Where the Orwell Rises
- Author
- Bence-Jones, Gillian
- Format/Binding
- Hard Cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good/Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0863322689
- ISBN 13
- 9780863322686
- Publisher
- Book Guild Ltd,
- Date Published
- 1989
- Keywords
- Poetry
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CHARLES BOSSOM
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ELY, Cambridgeshire
About CHARLES BOSSOM
Charles Bossom has worked in the Book Trade since 1963, commencing at WH Smith Oxford and retiring in 1999 as Regional Manager Central England. The Charles Bossom bookselling business was started in early 2000. We offer a changing selection of old and out-of-print books in a wide range of subjects. We frequently add new items to our stock so visit us regularly.
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