Udvidet returret til d. 31. januar 2025

The Valley Of The Squinting Windows (1920) - Brinsley MacNamara - Bog

Bag om The Valley Of The Squinting Windows (1920)

""The Valley of the Squinting Windows"" is a novel written by Brinsley MacNamara and originally published in 1920. The story takes place in a small Irish village called Garradrimna, where the residents are known for their nosiness and gossip. The plot follows the lives of several characters who are all connected in some way, including a young couple who are in love but facing opposition from their families, a wealthy landowner who is keeping a dark secret, and a priest who is struggling to maintain his faith. As the story unfolds, the villagers' secrets and scandals are revealed, leading to a dramatic climax. The novel is a commentary on the damaging effects of small-town gossip and the importance of privacy and personal freedom. It is considered a classic of Irish literature and has been adapted for stage and screen several times.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Vis mere
  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164336655
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 312
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x21 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 626 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 2. december 2024
På lager

Normalpris

  • BLACK NOVEMBER

Medlemspris

Prøv i 30 dage for 45 kr.
Herefter fra 79 kr./md. Ingen binding.

Beskrivelse af The Valley Of The Squinting Windows (1920)

""The Valley of the Squinting Windows"" is a novel written by Brinsley MacNamara and originally published in 1920. The story takes place in a small Irish village called Garradrimna, where the residents are known for their nosiness and gossip. The plot follows the lives of several characters who are all connected in some way, including a young couple who are in love but facing opposition from their families, a wealthy landowner who is keeping a dark secret, and a priest who is struggling to maintain his faith. As the story unfolds, the villagers' secrets and scandals are revealed, leading to a dramatic climax. The novel is a commentary on the damaging effects of small-town gossip and the importance of privacy and personal freedom. It is considered a classic of Irish literature and has been adapted for stage and screen several times.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Brugerbedømmelser af The Valley Of The Squinting Windows (1920)



Gør som tusindvis af andre bogelskere

Tilmeld dig nyhedsbrevet og få gode tilbud og inspiration til din næste læsning.