Isbn: 9780141184982 - a kestrel for a knave (penguin modern classics) (44 Ergebnisse)

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Paperback. Zustand: New. With prose that is every bit as raw, intense and bitingly honest as the world it depicts, Barry Hines's A Kestrel for a Knave contains a new afterword by the author in Penguin Modern Classics.Life is tough and cheerless for Billy Casper, a troubled teenager growing up in the small Yorkshire mining town of Barnsley. Treated as a failure at school, and unhappy at home, Billy discovers a new passion in life when he finds Kes, a kestrel hawk. Billy identifies with her silent strength and she inspires in him the trust and love that nothing else can, discovering through her the passion missing from his life. Barry Hines's acclaimed novel continues to reach new generations of teenagers and adults with its powerful story of survival in a tough, joyless world.Ken Loach's renowned film adaptation, Kes, has achieved cult status. In his new afterword, Barry Hines discusses his work to adapt the novel into a screenplay and reappraises the legacy of a book that has become a popular classic.Barry Hines (b. 1939) was born in the mining village of Hoyland Common, near Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Leaving Ecclesfield Grammar School without any qualifications, Hines worked as an apprentice mining surveyor for the National Coal Board before entering Loughborough Training College to study Physical Education. Working as a teacher in Hoyland Common, he wrote novels in the school library after work, later turning to writing full-time.If you enjoyed A Kestrel for a Knave, you might like The Call of the Wild, White Fang, and Other Stories by Jack London, published in Penguin Classics.…

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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. With prose that is every bit as raw, intense and bitingly honest as the world it depicts, Barry Hines's A Kestrel for a Knave contains a new afterword by the author in Penguin Modern Classics.Life is tough and cheerless for Billy Casper, a disillusioned teenager growing up in a small Yorkshire mining town. Violence is commonplace and he is frequently cold and hungry. Yet he is determined to be a survivor and when he finds Kes, a kestrel hawk he discovers a passion in life. Billy identifies with her proud silence and she inspired in him the trust and love that nothing else can. Intense and raw and bitingly honest, A Kestrel for a Knave was first published in 1968 and was also made into a highly acclaimed film, Kes, directed by Ken Loach. Life is tough and cheerless for Billy Casper, a troubled teenager growing up in the small Yorkshire mining town of Barnsley. Treated as a failure at school, and unhappy at home, Billy discovers a new passion in life when he finds Kes, a kestrel hawk. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Zustand: Very Good. Life is tough and cheerless for Billy Casper, a troubled teenager growing up in the small Yorkshire mining town of Barnsley. Treated as a failure at school, and unhappy at home, Billy discovers a new passion in life when he finds Kes, a kestrel hawk. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 15. Weight in Grams: 160. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, ex libris with usual stamps and labels, remains very good. 2000. paperback. . . . .…

Zustand: Very Good. Life is tough and cheerless for Billy Casper, a troubled teenager growing up in the small Yorkshire mining town of Barnsley. Treated as a failure at school, and unhappy at home, Billy discovers a new passion in life when he finds Kes, a kestrel hawk. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 15. Weight in Grams: 160. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, ex libris with usual stamps and labels, remains very good. 2000. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Fair. With prose that is every bit as raw, intense and bitingly honest as the world it depicts, Barry Hines's A Kestrel for a Knave contains a new afterword by the author in Penguin Modern Classics.Life is tough and cheerless for Billy Casper, a troubled teenager growing up in the small Yorkshire mining town of Barnsley. Treated as a failure at school, and unhappy at home, Billy discovers a new passion in life when he finds Kes, a kestrel hawk. Billy identifies with her silent strength and she inspires in him the trust and love that nothing else can, discovering through her the passion missing from his life. Barry Hines's acclaimed novel continues to reach new generations of teenagers and adults with its powerful story of survival in a tough, joyless world.Ken Loach's renowned film adaptation, Kes, has achieved cult status. In his new afterword, Barry Hines discusses his work to adapt the novel into a screenplay and reappraises the legacy of a book that has become a popular classic.Barry Hines (b. 1939) was born in the mining village of Hoyland Common, near Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Leaving Ecclesfield Grammar School without any qualifications, Hines worked as an apprentice mining surveyor for the National Coal Board before entering Loughborough Training College to study Physical Education. Working as a teacher in Hoyland Common, he wrote novels in the school library after work, later turning to writing full-time.If you enjoyed A Kestrel for a Knave, you might like The Call of the Wild, White Fang, and Other Stories by Jack London, published in Penguin Classics. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. pp. 208. 8vo. light shelfwear, minor creasing to covers; very good+.

Zustand: Fair. : A Kestrel for a Knave, de Barry Hines, es una conmovedora historia sobre Billy Casper, un joven problemático que encuentra consuelo y propósito al cuidar de un cernícalo llamado Kes. Ambientada en un pueblo minero de Yorkshire, la novela explora temas de pobreza, desesperanza y la búsqueda de conexión en un mundo duro. La prosa de Hines es cruda y honesta, capturando la realidad de la vida de Billy y su relación con Kes, que le brinda una sensación de libertad y control que le falta en otros aspectos de su vida. Esta edición de Penguin Modern Classics incluye un nuevo epílogo del autor, que reflexiona sobre la adaptación cinematográfica de Ken Loach y el legado perdurable de la novela. EAN: 9780141184982 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Literatura y Ficción Título: A Kestrel for a Knave Autor: Barry Hines Editorial: Penguin Books Idioma: en Páginas: 208 Formato: tapa blanda.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 208 pages. 7.83x5.08x0.67 inches. In Stock.

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Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,250grams, ISBN:9780141184982. …

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