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Bird Alone.

by O'FAOLAIN, Sean

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London: Jonathan Cape, (1936). "Duplicate Proof for Retention", of the first English edition.. Soft cover. Very Good. Duplicate Proof for Retention / Does not contain Proof Reader's marks". Blue-green wrappers, sewn text block, pp. 304. Spine is cocked, rear cover slightly marked, else a very good copy. Few copies were likely printed. Note Rear cover: The Alden Press (Oxford) Ltd., Oxford. Sean O'Faolain, original name John Francis Whelan, (born February 22, 1900, Cork, County Cork, Ireland-died April 20, 1991, Dublin), Irish writer best known for his short stories about Ireland's lower and middle classes. He often examined the decline of the nationalist struggle or the failings of Irish Roman Catholicism. His work reflects the reawakening of interest in Irish culture stimulated by the Irish literary renaissance of the early 20th century. [Britannica]

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Robert Wright Books, ABAC / ILAB CA (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #
07197
Title
Bird Alone.
Author
O'FAOLAIN, Sean
Format/Binding
Soft cover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Quantity Available
1
Binding
Paperback
Publisher
London: Jonathan Cape, (1936). "Duplicate Proof for Retention", of the first English edition.
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Irish Literature;

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