A young man's determination to maintain his integrity in an unjust society forces him to endure a lonely and dangerous odyssey. When a governor to the King falls into rebel hands, he switches sides to save his skin. When later he is captured by royal troops, it is not only he that is condemned to death as a traitor but his sons and grandsons too. They survive by subterfuge, but though they keep their lives, they have lost their place in society. The Poet tells the story of Kim, the younger grandson, who is consigned to ...
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A young man's determination to maintain his integrity in an unjust society forces him to endure a lonely and dangerous odyssey. When a governor to the King falls into rebel hands, he switches sides to save his skin. When later he is captured by royal troops, it is not only he that is condemned to death as a traitor but his sons and grandsons too. They survive by subterfuge, but though they keep their lives, they have lost their place in society. The Poet tells the story of Kim, the younger grandson, who is consigned to a life of wandering and vagrancy even as he struggles for recognition as a poet, who is constantly tempted to make compromises - to the point of betraying his own family - to survive as an artist and a free spirit.
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Add this copy of The Poet to cart. $15.00, good condition, Sold by Last Word Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Olympia, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Harpercollins.
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Seller's Description:
Good in Acceptable jacket. Size: 5x1x8; A used book with light to moderate shelf wear and imperfections. Staining to Back of dust jacket. Photos upon request. Thank you for supporting Last Word Books and independent bookstores.
Add this copy of The Poet to cart. $24.00, very good condition, Sold by BARRY'S BARGAIN BIN rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from ISLIP TERRACE, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Harvill Press.
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Very good; Collectible. This is the hardcover stated Harvill First Edition from 1992. Other than a clipped back cardholder flyleaf (ex lib), both the mylar-covered dj and the book are in excellent condition. There are no rips, tears, etc. --and the pages and binding are tight (see photo). **Note: All books listed as FIRST EDITIONS are stated by the publisher in words or number lines--or--only stated editions that include only the publisher and publication date. Check my feedback to see that I sell exactly as I describe.
Add this copy of The Poet to cart. $25.44, very good condition, Sold by Black Gull Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from St Leonard's on Sea, EAST SUSSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1996 by Harpercollins.
Add this copy of The Poet to cart. $43.71, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hialeah, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Harpercollins.
Add this copy of The Poet to cart. $111.76, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Harpercollins.
