Something to declare / Julian Barnes
2002, First edition. London : Picador. Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled and toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #339430
ISBN: 033048916X
Physical description: xviii, 318 pages: illustrations; 20 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. 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. Subjects: France Description and travel. Civilization. Intellectual life. Manners and customs.
French literature 19th century History and criticism. France Social life and customs.
Genre: Illustrated. 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.
Price: €21.00