Something to declare / Julian Barnes
2002, 1st Edition. London: Picador. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Item #337764
Physical description: xviii, 318 pages: illustrations; 20 cm. Contents: 1. An Englishman Abroad -- 2. Spending Their Deaths on Holiday -- 3. The Promises of Their Ordination -- 4. The Land Without Brussels Sprouts -- 5. Tour de France 1907 -- 6. Tour de France 2000 -- 7. The Pouncer -- 8. French Letters -- 9. Flaubert's Death-Masks -- 10. Not Drowning But Waving: The Case of Louise Colet -- 11. Drinking Ink -- 12. Two Moles -- 13. Consolation v. Desolation -- 14. Tail-Flaying -- 15. The Cost of Conscientious Literature -- 16. Faithful Betrayal -- 17. Justin: A Small Major Character. Summary: In this collection of essays on France Julian Barnes, a truly francophile Englishman, explores a range of topics that includes the landscape, literature, food, Flaubert, film, song and the Tour de France. Subjects: France Description and travel. Civilization. Intellectual life. Manners and customs. French literature 19th century History and criticism. France Civilization. France Social life and customs. France Intellectual life. France Social life and customs 20th century. Genre: Illustrated.
Price: €10.95