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Fifth Child (Paladin Books)
Doris May Lessing
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Description for Fifth Child (Paladin Books)
Paperback. A classic tale from Doris Lessing, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, of a family torn apart by the arrival of Ben, their feral fifth child. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 11. Weight in Grams: 116.
A classic tale from Doris Lessing, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, of a family torn apart by the arrival of Ben, their feral fifth child.
‘Listening to the laughter, the sounds of children playing, Harriet and David would reach for each other’s hand, and smile, and breathe happiness.’
Four children, a beautiful old house, the love of relatives and friends – Harriet and David Lovatt’s life is a glorious hymn to domestic bliss and old-fashioned family values. But ... Read more
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Publisher
Paladin
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780586089033
SKU
V9780586089033
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Ref
99-99
About Doris May Lessing
Doris Lessing is one of the most important writers of the twentieth century and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature 2007. Her first novel, 'The Grass is Singing', was published in 1950. Among her other celebrated novels are 'The Golden Notebook', 'The Fifth Child' and 'Memoirs of a Survivor'. She has also published two volumes of her autobiography, 'Under ... Read more
Reviews for Fifth Child (Paladin Books)
‘“The Fifth Child” has the intensity of a nightmare, a horror story poised somewhere between a naturalistic account of family life and an allegory that draws on science fiction. Read it and tremble.’ Clare Tomalin, Independent ‘“The Fifth Child” is a book to send shivers down your spine, ... Read more