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Showing books tagged "Winner of the Nobel Prize"
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. Never Let Me Go is a critically acclaimed novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, first published in 2005. It is a poignant, thought-provoking exploration of identity, ethics, and humanity, set in a dystopian world.
This like-new hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is near fine with some visible wear on the top and bottom, black cloth boards, and silver lettering on the spine of the book. The Unconsoled, first published in 1995, is one of Ishiguro’s most enigmatic and surreal works, markedly different from his earlier, more grounded novels such as The Remains of the Day.
This beautiful, like-new first edition is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked, yellow cloth boards, and gilt lettering on the spine of the book. The Progress of Love by Alice Munro is a collection of short stories that explores the complexities of family, love, memory, and the passing of time. Published in 1986, the collection showcases Munro’s signature style: an unflinching examination of ordinary lives, often set in rural or small-town Canada, with a focus on women’s experiences and inner lives. Each story delves into the layers of human relationships, peeling back the moments of joy, misunderstanding, betrayal, and forgiveness that define them. The Progress of Love won the Governor General's Award for Fiction, one of Canada’s most prestigious literary prizes, and is celebrated for its insightful and nuanced portrayal of human emotions. The collection is considered one of Munro's finest works, embodying her ability to capture the complexity of life’s moments and the quiet profundity of everyday experiences.
This like-new hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked, red cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. Carried Away: A Personal Selection of Stories (2006) is a curated anthology of Alice Munro's work, where she handpicked a collection of her favorite stories from her previous works. This selection gives readers insight into the stories Munro herself considers some of her most significant or representative of her writing career. This collection is often recommended to those interested in exploring her storytelling and as an exemplar of modern short fiction.
This like-new hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked, white cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. Runaway is a 2004 short story collection by Canadian author Alice Munro. Known for her keen observations of everyday life and complex emotional landscapes, Munro delivers a series of interconnected stories that explore the lives of women grappling with moments of crisis, self-discovery, and sometimes unexpected revelations. Runaway received widespread acclaim, with many critics considering it one of Munro’s best works. It further cemented her reputation as a master of the short story form and was a pivotal work leading up to her receiving the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2013.
This brand-new softcover edition is unopened and unread. Greek Lessons is noted for its sparse, lyrical prose and introspective tone, as well as Han Kang’s exploration of existential themes. Like her other works, it delves into human fragility and the ways in which people seek to overcome or accept their suffering. It has been praised for its meditative quality and the emotional depth of its characters. The novel is a quiet, contemplative exploration of loss, language, and human connection. It tells the story of two central characters: a woman who has lost her ability to speak and a Greek language teacher who is gradually losing his sight.