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Item Details
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BRIDE OF TEXAS
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| By: |
Joseph Skvorecky |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£9.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0571192939 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780571192939 |
| Publisher: |
FABER & FABER |
| Pub. date: |
19 January, 1998 |
| Pages: |
624 |
| Translated from: |
Czech |
| Description: |
A novel of love in time of war and revolution, freedom and tragedy, set against the broad canvas of the American Civil War. At the heart of the novel is a little-known fact of history - the formation of a militia by a motley band of Czech immigrants who took up the cause of freedom. |
| Synopsis: |
Hailed on publication in Czechoslovakia as 'Skvorecky's New World Symphony', The Bride of Texas is a magnificent novel of love in time of war and revolution, of freedom and tragedy, set against the rich, broad canvas of the American Civil War. 'A dazzling and exuberant performance.' Daily TelegraphA masterpiece of empathy and insight.A moving story, both epic and immediate, cautionary and inspirational, whose clear relevance to the renascent Czech Republic is only a part of its importance and appeal.' Times Literary Supplement |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Faber & Faber |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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