To some degree this is an autobiographical novel. In Joyce Cary's own words, 'This book began in fact, as it begins on the page, with recollections suddenly called up by a fuchsia with its characteristic movement, stiff and springy, in a brisk wind. I was taken back to Donegal where fuchsia is a hedge plant. From an English garden it took me not so much to memories as to actual sensations of childhood, and I noticed, not for the first time, that these sensations are not always very clearly related to the memories.' Dunamara ...
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To some degree this is an autobiographical novel. In Joyce Cary's own words, 'This book began in fact, as it begins on the page, with recollections suddenly called up by a fuchsia with its characteristic movement, stiff and springy, in a brisk wind. I was taken back to Donegal where fuchsia is a hedge plant. From an English garden it took me not so much to memories as to actual sensations of childhood, and I noticed, not for the first time, that these sensations are not always very clearly related to the memories.' Dunamara is a gaunt house on the Donegal coast across the lough from Derry. It is a rugged, windswept setting, but for six-year-old Evelyn Corner, brought here each year for his holidays, it is an enchanted place. A world away from England, school and duty, Evelyn and his brothers, sisters and cousins, can wander at will all summer long. Around them always, investing every moment with beauty and magic, is the miraculous, metallic presence of the sea. Here is innocence and excitement. Only occasionally is there a hint of another life awaiting them, a presentiment of adulthood with its attendant responsibilities and disappointments. "A House of Children" was the winner of the 1942 James Tait Black Memorial Prize.
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Add this copy of A House of Children to cart. $5.00, good condition, Sold by Top Notch Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tolar, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by The Blackstaff Press.
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Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. A radiant novel of Donegal summers at the turn of the century. Book is unread, spine unbent. The upper corner of pages have moisture exposure. No stains or mildew. Text is clean & unmarked, binding is tight. We ship daily.
Add this copy of A House of Children to cart. $6.00, very good condition, Sold by Burke's Book Store rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Memphis, TN, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Blackstaff Press Ltd.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Add this copy of A House of Children to cart. $9.99, very good condition, Sold by May Day Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Los Altos Hills, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1986 by New Directions.
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Very Good in wrappers; slight curl to front wrap. 5.2 x 0.8 x 8 inches. Cary's portrait of the artist, recalling summers in Donegal to craft this novel.
Add this copy of Cary: a House of Children (Everyman) to cart. $14.97, very good condition, Sold by Jenhams rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dundee, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1995 by Phoenix.
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Add this copy of A House of Children to cart. $23.63, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1961 by Michael Joseph.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN:
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New York 1955 Harper. Hardcover. Octavo, 276pp., blue paper covered boards with half black cloth. VG in Good DJ, price clipped, spine browned and a bit worn on ends.
