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Synopsis
Six children of the same family vow not to make the same mistakes as their parents. Over the years, the book follows the progress of all six siblings from Quentin, who changes from socialist to cynic, Gladys who falls victim to a crook and actor Rupert, who loses touch with a changing theatre.
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A panoramic novel that stretches from 1912 to 1967 No Laughing Matter is perhaps Angus Wilson's most autobiographical novel. The novel chronicles the end of the bourgeois way of life as seen through the lives of the six Matthews children and their dysfuntional middle-class family. Their parents - Billy Pop and the Countess - are objects of ridicule to their children who vow never to make their mistakes. Quentin, the eldest, is a socialist who adores women. His fervent views, however, become distilled over the years until he transforms into a cynical TV pundit. Gladys, plump and amenable, is unlucky in love and eventually falls for the charms of a crook. Rupert, the handsome actor, has a successful career until he fails to adapt to the changing theatre. Margaret is a brilliant and highly acclaimed novelist but she becomes bitter as her twin Sukey sinks into domestic bliss, while Marcus, the baby of the family, believes that his career is his life. An ambitious and enriching novel No Laughing Matter is an extraordinary work in its depictions of complex family relationships, where it is just as easy to hate as to love and where everyone struggles to be an individual.
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No Laughing Matter
Vendeur : Ammareal, Morangis, France
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Softcover. Etat : Bon. Couverture différente. Edition 1969. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Good. Different cover. Edition 1969. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations. N° de réf. du vendeur F-328-812
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No Laughing Matter
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Paperback. Etat : Fair. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR002102077
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No Laughing Matter
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Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 1969
ISBN 10 : 0140029710
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Six children of the same family vow not to make the same mistakes as their parents. Over the years, the book follows the progress of all six siblings from Quentin, who changes from socialist to cynic, Gladys who falls victim to a crook and actor Rupert, who loses touch with a changing theatre. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR003092320
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No Laughing Matter
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Penguin Books, Limited, 1969
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ISBN 13 : 9780140029710
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No Laughing Matter
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Penguin Books, Limited, 1969
ISBN 10 : 0140029710
ISBN 13 : 9780140029710
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Vendeur : Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Royaume-Uni
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No Laughing Matter
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No Laughing Matter
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No Laughing Matter
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Paperback. Etat : Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.65. N° de réf. du vendeur G0140029710I5N00
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No Laughing Matter
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Penguin, 1969
ISBN 10 : 0140029710
ISBN 13 : 9780140029710
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