ISBN: 9780802116956 - no saints or angels (16 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Ivan Klima has been acclaimed by The Boston Globe as a literary gem who is too little appreciated in the West and a Czech master at the top of his game. In No Saints or Angels, a Washington Post Best Book of 2001, Klima takes us into the heart of contemporary Prague, where the Communist People's Militia of the Stalinist era marches headlong into the drug culture of the present. Kristyna is in her forties, the divorced mother of a rebellious fifteen-year-old daughter, Jana. She is beginning to love a man fifteen years her junior, but her joy is clouded by worry -- Jana has been cutting school, and perhaps using heroin. Meanwhile Kristyna's mother has forced on her a huge box of personal papers left by her dead father, a tyrant whose Stalinist ideals she despised. No Saints or Angels is a powerful book in which Mr. Klima's keen sense of history, his deep compassion for the ordinary people caught up in its toils, and his abiding awareness of the fragility and resilience of human life shine through. Like Anton Chekhov, Mr. Klima is a writer able to show us what's extraordinary about ordinary life. (The Washington Times). Ultimately, it's Prague, with its centuries of glory and misery, that gives No Saints or Angels its humane power. -- Melvin Jules Bukiet, The Washington Post Book World A compassionate realist, Klima] unflinchingly presents the problems facing modern Prague and civilization in general . and] fills it with mercy. -- Jennie Yabroff, San Francisco Chronicle Stirring and valuable. -- Jules Verdone, The Hartford Courant.…

Zustand: good. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.…

Zustand: Very Good. 1 Amer ed. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Zustand: Very Good. 1 Amer ed. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: good. All pages and cover are intact. Dust jacket included if applicable, though it may be missing on hardcover editions. Spine and cover may show minor signs of wear including scuff marks, curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages may contain limited notes or highlighting. "From the library of" labels may be present. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set packaging may be missing. Bundled media e.g., CDs, DVDs, access codes may not be included.…

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Ivan Klima has been acclaimed by The Boston Globe as a literary gem who is too little appreciated in the West and a Czech master at the top of his game. In No Saints or Angels, a Washington Post Best Book of 2001, Klima takes us into the heart of contemporary Prague, where the Communist People's Militia of the Stalinist era marches headlong into the drug culture of the present. Kristyna is in her forties, the divorced mother of a rebellious fifteen-year-old daughter, Jana. She is beginning to love a man fifteen years her junior, but her joy is clouded by worry -- Jana has been cutting school, and perhaps using heroin. Meanwhile Kristyna's mother has forced on her a huge box of personal papers left by her dead father, a tyrant whose Stalinist ideals she despised. No Saints or Angels is a powerful book in which Mr. Klima's keen sense of history, his deep compassion for the ordinary people caught up in its toils, and his abiding awareness of the fragility and resilience of human life shine through. Like Anton Chekhov, Mr. Klima is a writer able to show us what's extraordinary about ordinary life. (The Washington Times). Ultimately, it's Prague, with its centuries of glory and misery, that gives No Saints or Angels its humane power. -- Melvin Jules Bukiet, The Washington Post Book World A compassionate realist, Klima] unflinchingly presents the problems facing modern Prague and civilization in general . and] fills it with mercy. -- Jennie Yabroff, San Francisco Chronicle Stirring and valuable. -- Jules Verdone, The Hartford Courant.…

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Used - Very Good.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First edition - First Printing. Hardcover near fine/near fine DJ Free of any markings and no writing. For Additional Information or pictures, Please Inquire.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. Original hardcover in jacket, first printing, book is solid, bright, and square with minor wear to jacket edges, rubbing. Minimal reference wear. Very good. d7.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Grove Pr October 2001 Binding: Hardcover Open tear at the top of back jacket, former library book.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. 6 X 0.75 X 8.75 inches; 272 pages. Book.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen. Ivan Klima has been acclaimed by The Boston Globe as "a literary gem who is too little appreciated in the West" and a "Czech master at the top of his game." Now Klima takes us into the heart of contemporary Prague, where the Communist People's Militia of the Stalinist era marches headlong into the drug culture of the present.Kristyna is in her forties, the divorced mother of a rebellious fifteen-year-old daughter, Jana. She is beginning to love a man fifteen years her junior, but her joy is clouded by worry -- Jana has been cutting school, and perhaps using heroin. Meanwhile Kristyna's mother has forced on her a huge box of personal papers left by her dead father, a tyrant whose Stalinist ideals she despised.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition, Special Edition. First U.S. edition / First printing. Uncorrected proof. Illustrated wrappers. 267 pages. Very fine.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good.