Articles liés à Heat And Dust
Synopsis
On two planes in time, this book is in the form of a diary of English girl who goes to India to reconstruct the story of Olivia, her grandfather's first wife, who, in 1923, eloped with an Indian prince. The diarist goes to live in the little town in central India where the scandal was enacted.
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Biographie de l'auteur
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala was born in Germany of Polish parents and came to England in 1939 at the age of twelve. She graduated from Queen Mary College, London University, and married an architect. They lived in Delhi from 1951 to 1975. Since then they have divided their time between Delhi, New York and London.
As well as her numerous novels and short stories, in collaboration with James Ivory and Ismail Merchant Ruth Prawer Jhabvala has written scripts for film and television, including A Room with a View and Howards End, both of which are Academy Award winners. She won the Booker Prize for Heat and Dust in 1975, the Neil Gunn International Fellowship in 1978, the MacArthur Foundation Award in 1984 and was made a CBE in the 1998 New Year's Honours List.
Revue de presse
A superb book. A complex story line, handled with dazzling assurance ... moving and profound. Ruth Prawer Jhabvala has not only written a love story, she has also exposed the soul and nerve ends of a fascinating and compelling country. This is a book of cool, controlled brilliance. It is a jewel to be treasured (The Times)
A writer of genius ... a writer of world class - a master storyteller (Sunday Times)
Coolly assured novel ... Written with seek elegance, this book delves into the heart of an unmistakably seductive country (The Good Book Guide)
Her tussle with India is one of the richest treats of contemporary literature (Guardian)
Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Autres éditions populaires du même titre
Résultats de recherche pour Heat And Dust
Image d'archives
Heat and Dust
Edité par
Penguin, 1994
ISBN 10 : 0140237046
ISBN 13 : 9780140237047
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture souple
Vendeur : Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. N° de réf. du vendeur X11A-01491
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Heat and Dust
Edité par
Penguin Books Ltd, 1994
ISBN 10 : 0140237046
ISBN 13 : 9780140237047
Ancien ou d'occasion
paperback
Vendeur : HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
paperback. Etat : 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! N° de réf. du vendeur S_429532493
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Heat and Dust
Edité par
Penguin Books Ltd, 1994
ISBN 10 : 0140237046
ISBN 13 : 9780140237047
Ancien ou d'occasion
Paperback
Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Paperback. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.34. N° de réf. du vendeur G0140237046I3N00
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Heat and Dust
Edité par
Penguin Books, Limited, 1994
ISBN 10 : 0140237046
ISBN 13 : 9780140237047
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture souple
Vendeur : Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 9778416-6
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Heat And Dust
Edité par
Penguin Books Ltd, 1994
ISBN 10 : 0140237046
ISBN 13 : 9780140237047
Ancien ou d'occasion
Paperback
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Paperback. Etat : Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR001702994
Quantité disponible : 2 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Heat And Dust
Edité par
Penguin Books Ltd, 1994
ISBN 10 : 0140237046
ISBN 13 : 9780140237047
Ancien ou d'occasion
Paperback
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Paperback. Etat : 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. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR001667339
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Heat And Dust
Edité par
Penguin Books Ltd, 1994
ISBN 10 : 0140237046
ISBN 13 : 9780140237047
Ancien ou d'occasion
Paperback
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
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 GOR001667700
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Heat and Dust
Vendeur : AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Heat and Dust This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. N° de réf. du vendeur 7719-9780140237047
Quantité disponible : 3 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Heat and Dust
Vendeur : Bahamut Media, Reading, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. N° de réf. du vendeur 6545-9780140237047
Quantité disponible : 3 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Heat and Dust
Edité par
Penguin Books Ltd, 1994
ISBN 10 : 0140237046
ISBN 13 : 9780140237047
Ancien ou d'occasion
Couverture souple
Vendeur : Hamelyn, Madrid, M, Espagne
Évaluation du vendeur 4 sur 5 étoiles
Etat : Como nuevo. : Ambientada en la India colonial durante la década de 1920, 'Heat and Dust' cuenta la historia de Olivia, una hermosa mujer sofocada por la propiedad y las limitaciones sociales de su posición como esposa de un importante funcionario inglés. Cincuenta años después, su hijastra intenta reconstruir la historia familiar en la India, fascinada por las cartas que dejó Olivia. Esta novela explora temas de amor, deseo y el choque entre culturas, sumergiendo al lector en el calor, el polvo y la miseria de la India, al tiempo que ofrece una mezcla convincente de lo espiritual y lo sensual. EAN: 9780140237047 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Literatura y Ficción Título: Heat and Dust Autor: Ruth Prawer Jhabvala Editorial: Penguin Books Ltd Idioma: en Páginas: 181 Formato: tapa blanda. N° de réf. du vendeur Happ-2024-05-08-3e743a36
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)