It is said that a victim of cholera dies or recovers on the sixth day. Om Hassan recognizes that during these six days it is dangerous for her grandson to remain in Cairo, a city ravaged by illness and living on fear. Her heroic and perilous response is to take him up the Nile to the safety of the countryside. In an age confronted by Aids, The Sixth Day - like Defoe?s Journal of a Plague Year or Camus?s The Plague - is a telling reminder of society?s constant vulnerability to disease.
Read More
It is said that a victim of cholera dies or recovers on the sixth day. Om Hassan recognizes that during these six days it is dangerous for her grandson to remain in Cairo, a city ravaged by illness and living on fear. Her heroic and perilous response is to take him up the Nile to the safety of the countryside. In an age confronted by Aids, The Sixth Day - like Defoe?s Journal of a Plague Year or Camus?s The Plague - is a telling reminder of society?s constant vulnerability to disease.
Read Less
Add this copy of The Sixth Day (Serpent's Tail Book) to cart. $5.23, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Serpent's Tail.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
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. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
Add this copy of The Sixth Day to cart. $6.50, very good condition, Sold by The Haunted Bookshop rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Iowa City, IA, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Serpent's Tail.
Add this copy of The Sixth Day (Serpent's Tail Book) to cart. $31.24, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Serpent's Tail.
Add this copy of The Sixth Day (Serpent's Tail Book) to cart. $98.41, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Serpent's Tail.
