9780958557627 - . (4 Ergebnisse)
- Softcover
- Signiert
Anbieter: Lost and Found Books, Healesville, VIC, AustralienLost and Found Books
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EUR 37,64
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soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Illustrated with black and white photographs. 24 cm. XVI, 176 pages VG. Very good condition with light shelf wear to covers, gift inscription signed by the author on title page. Signed by author.
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Anbieter: Rotary Club Carlton Charity Bookshop, Melbourne, VIC, AustralienRotary Club Carlton Charity Bookshop
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Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. No Jacket. Like new, no sign on the cover or pages. Box #38.
- Softcover
Anbieter: Bookies books, Boyanup, WA, AustralienBookies books
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EUR 28,24
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Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. No Jacket. Book condition is near fine. Soft cover. Book boards clean. Book block clean. Text body clean. Spine intact EX owners name on title page. Spine intact. Text body clean. Book weight is 0.295kg. The First Fagin: The True Story of Ikey Solomon is a compelling docudrama and book that reexam…ines the life of Isaac "Ikey" Solomon, a notorious 19th-century criminal who is widely believed to have inspired the character of Fagin in Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist. About the Story: Origin: Based on Judith Sackville-O'Donnell's 2002 book The First Fagin: The True Story of Ikey Solomon. Narrative Arc: It traces Solomon's journey from petty thievery in London to his dramatic escapes, eventual exile in New York, and reunion with his family in Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). Themes: Crime, punishment, family loyalty, injustice, and the harsh realities of 19th-century penal systems. Characters & Portrayal. Ikey Solomon: Depicted not as a grotesque villain, but as a devoted husband and father who turned to fencing (dealing in stolen goods) to support his family. Ann Solomon: His wife, portrayed as stoic and loyal, enduring harsh treatment after being wrongfully convicted and transported to Tasmania. Film Adaptation Highlights: Title: The First Fagin. Directors: Alan Rosenthal & Helen Gaynor. Cast: Ryk Goddard as Ikey Solomon, Carrie McLean as Ann Solomon. Narration: Miriam Margolyes. Style: A mix of dramatic reenactments, historical commentary, and visual art. Message: Challenges Dickens' antisemitic portrayal of Fagin, offering a more nuanced and humanized view of Solomon. Historical Significance: Dickens Connection: Scholars argue Dickens borrowed heavily from Solomon's life for Fagin, though the literary portrayal is far more sinister and stereotyped. Cultural Impact: The story has been retold in various forms, including Bryce Courtenay's The Potato Factory, but The First Fagin aims to reclaim Solomon's legacy from caricature and prejudice. Book weight is 0.295kg.
- Softcover
- Erstausgabe
Anbieter: Archive, Sth Hobart, TAS, AustralienArchive
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EUR 28,23
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Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket as Issued. First Edition. Very Good Pp 176, Index, Illustrations.
