A Year at the Races: Reflections on Horses, Humans, Love, Money and Luck - Couverture souple

Smiley, Jane

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ISBN 10 : 0571226078 ISBN 13 : 9780571226078

Editeur : Faber & Faber, 2005

Synopsis

A candid exploration of the abiding bond between humans and horses from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Thousand Acres.

'intensely lovable' Daily Telegraph

'fascinating' Financial Times

'gives insight into the ups and downs of ownership' Racing Post

'stylishly written' The Economist

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jane Smiley draws upon her first-hand knowledge to examine the horse on all levels - practical, theoretical and emotional. Drawing on the wisdom of trainers, vets, jockeys and a real-life horse whisperer, Smiley adds an element of drama and suspense as two of her own horses begin their careers at the racetrack. As the horses get closer to the winner's circle, we are enchanted, enthralled and informed about what it's really like to own, train and root for a racehorse.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Jane Smiley was born in Los Angeles and grew up in St Louis, Missouri. In 1992 she won the Pulitzer Prize for A Thousand Acres, for which she also won the National Book Critics' Circle Award. Her other novels include Moo (1995), Horse Heaven (2000), which was shortlisted for the Orange Prize, Good Faith (2003) and Ten Days in the Hills (2007). Her most recent novel is Private Life (2010). In 2006 Jane Smiley was awarded the PEN Lifetime Achievement Award for Literature.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Faber & Faber
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0571226078
• ISBN 13: 9780571226078
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 304
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible