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TWO LIVES
Vikram Seth
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Description for TWO LIVES
Paperback. * A story of love and survival amidst the great events of the twentieth century. Num Pages: 512 pages, 24pp of b/w. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DFG; 1FK; BG; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 34. Weight in Grams: 438.
TWO LIVES tells the remarkable story of Seth's great uncle and aunt. His great uncle Shanti left India for medical school in Berlin in the 1930s and lodged with a German Jewish family. In the household was a daughter, Henny, who urged her mother 'not to take the blackie'. But a friendship developed and each managed to leave Germany and found their way to Britain as the Nazis rose to power. Shanti joined the army and lost his right arm at the battle of Monte Cassino, while Henny (whose family were to die in the camps) made a life for ... Read more
TWO LIVES tells the remarkable story of Seth's great uncle and aunt. His great uncle Shanti left India for medical school in Berlin in the 1930s and lodged with a German Jewish family. In the household was a daughter, Henny, who urged her mother 'not to take the blackie'. But a friendship developed and each managed to leave Germany and found their way to Britain as the Nazis rose to power. Shanti joined the army and lost his right arm at the battle of Monte Cassino, while Henny (whose family were to die in the camps) made a life for ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Abacus
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Weight
438 g
Number of Pages
512
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780349117980
SKU
V9780349117980
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99-50
About Vikram Seth
Vikram Seth was born in India. He was educated there and in England, China and the USA. He has written great books in every genre: verse novel (THE GOLDEN GATE); travel book (FROM HEAVEN LAKE winner Thomas Cook Travel Book Award); epic masterpiece (A SUITABLE BOY).
Reviews for TWO LIVES
This is an accomplished and profoundly moving work
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Written as an act of love and duty it is a testament to his modesty and familial affection.
SUNDAT TIMES
A fascinating and honest read.
TRIBUNE
Seth is a thorough biographer, but his considerable narrative skill is as evident here as it is in ... Read more
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Written as an act of love and duty it is a testament to his modesty and familial affection.
SUNDAT TIMES
A fascinating and honest read.
TRIBUNE
Seth is a thorough biographer, but his considerable narrative skill is as evident here as it is in ... Read more