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Showing books tagged "Societal Expectations"
This beautiful hardcover edition is in near fine condition. The book is tight, square, and unmarked. The Harder They Come by T.C. Boyle is a novel published in 2015 that explores themes of violence, identity, and the tension between individual freedom and societal norms. The book is inspired by true events. The novel explores the clash between personal freedom and societal order. The novel received positive reviews for its compelling storytelling and nuanced exploration of complex themes.
This lovely softcover edition is a rare find. The book is in fine condition with no marks or tears and shows absolutely minimal shelf wear. Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse, first published in 1927, is a highly acclaimed German novel blending psychological, philosophical, and existential themes. The "Magic Theater" section introduces surreal, dreamlike sequences where Harry Haller, a middle-aged intellectual, confronts his desires, fears, and fragmented mind. Steppenwolf remains one of Hesse’s most famous works.
This exceptionally beautiful, new first edition hardcover is tight, square, and unmarked, with superb printing quality. Slipcase is tight, square, and near fine. Readers have praised the anthology for its insightful selection of stories and the opportunity it provides to explore the literary contributions of 19th-century women writers. The collection serves as a valuable resource for those interested in women's literature and the historical context of the 19th century. The Folio Society edition is known for its high-quality production, featuring illustrations by Peter Suart and a sturdy slipcase.
This beautiful softcover edition is in good condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear.
This lovely softcover edition is in fine condition with no marks or tears and shows absolutely minimal shelf wear. Housekeeping is the debut novel by Marilynne Robinson, published in 1980, and is widely regarded as a modern American classic. The novel is set in the small, remote town of Fingerbone, located near a vast glacial lake in the Pacific Northwest. It follows the lives of two sisters, Ruth and Lucille, who, after the loss of their mother, are raised by a series of eccentric relatives. Eventually, their aunt Sylvie, a drifter with unconventional ideas about family and stability, becomes their primary caretaker. Robinson’s nuanced approach to storytelling in Housekeeping garnered widespread critical acclaim, leading to a nomination for the Pulitzer Prize and establishing her as a distinctive voice in American literature.
This softcover edition is in fine condition with no marks or tears and shows absolutely minimal shelf wear. T. C. Boyle's novel 'Drop City' was a finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction in 2003. While it did not win the award, the nomination recognized the novel's significance and literary merit. "Drop City" is a satirical exploration of the counterculture movement of the 1970s, focusing on a commune that relocates from California to the Alaskan wilderness.