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The Hopkins Manuscript
R. C. Sherriff
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Description for The Hopkins Manuscript
paperback.
The funny and moving story of the apocalypse - as seen from one small village in England 'I loved this book, by turns funny and tragic ... It moves between abject despair and good old-fashioned British stoicism with ease. Magical' Jeff Noon, Spectator, Books of the Year 2018 Retired teacher Edgar Hopkins lives for the thrill of winning poultry prizes. But his narrow world is shattered when he learns that the moon is about to come crashing into the earth, with apocalyptic consequences. The manuscript he leaves behind will be a testament - to ... Read more
The funny and moving story of the apocalypse - as seen from one small village in England 'I loved this book, by turns funny and tragic ... It moves between abject despair and good old-fashioned British stoicism with ease. Magical' Jeff Noon, Spectator, Books of the Year 2018 Retired teacher Edgar Hopkins lives for the thrill of winning poultry prizes. But his narrow world is shattered when he learns that the moon is about to come crashing into the earth, with apocalyptic consequences. The manuscript he leaves behind will be a testament - to ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2018
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780241349076
SKU
9780241349076
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Ref
99-1
About R. C. Sherriff
R.C. Sherriff (1896-1975) served as a captain in the East Surrey regiment during the First World War and subsequently tried his hand at writing. Following rejection by many theatre managements, Journey's End was given a single performance by the Incorporated Stage Society, in which Lawrence Olivier took the lead role. The play's enormous success enabled Sherriff to become a full-time ... Read more
Reviews for The Hopkins Manuscript
I loved this book, by turns funny and tragic ... It's worth the cover price alone for the moonlit cricket match on the village green one night before the world is due to end. Magical
Jeff Noon
Spectator, Books of the Year
Intensely readable and touching
Sunday Telegraph
Spectacular, skilled and moving... It is supremely ... Read more
Jeff Noon
Spectator, Books of the Year
Intensely readable and touching
Sunday Telegraph
Spectacular, skilled and moving... It is supremely ... Read more