The Complete Short Stories
HarperCollins
sku: 986459
9,638.00 руб.
Shipping from: Russia
Description
The Complete Short Stories is the most comprehensive collection of O’Brian’s short fiction ever published. An essential volume, certain to enchant O’Brian admirers as well as readers who are fortunate enough to be journeying with him for the very first time.
Patrick O’Brian is acclaimed as one of the greatest historical novelists of the twentieth century, celebrated throughout the world for his masterful roman fleuve, the Aubrey?Maturin series. But he was also a prolific writer of short stories, and it is in this form that he first made his mark.
Encompassing stories written in his unvarnished youth to tales told by a seasoned traveller, this is the most comprehensive collection of O’Brian’s short fiction ever published. It is a treasure chest, overflowing with riches, containing more than sixty tales, including rarities, uncollected works, and forgotten jewels that have been out of print for decades.
These are stories of friendship, travel, adventure and the wonders of the natural world. Some are enchantingly funny, others exciting, terrifying, passionate. All of them prove Patrick O’Brian to be a true master of the form.
Patrick O’Brian is acclaimed as one of the greatest historical novelists of the twentieth century, celebrated throughout the world for his masterful roman fleuve, the Aubrey?Maturin series. But he was also a prolific writer of short stories, and it is in this form that he first made his mark.
Encompassing stories written in his unvarnished youth to tales told by a seasoned traveller, this is the most comprehensive collection of O’Brian’s short fiction ever published. It is a treasure chest, overflowing with riches, containing more than sixty tales, including rarities, uncollected works, and forgotten jewels that have been out of print for decades.
These are stories of friendship, travel, adventure and the wonders of the natural world. Some are enchantingly funny, others exciting, terrifying, passionate. All of them prove Patrick O’Brian to be a true master of the form.
Technical Details
author: | O`Brian Patrick |
ISBN: | 9780008525439 |
year: | 2023 |
Price history chart & currency exchange rate
Customers also viewed
25%
~ 17,580.00 руб.
My Mother, The Detective: The Complete 'Mom' Short Stories [signed] [first edition]
abebooks.com20%
~ 2,900.00 руб.
Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories (G K Hall Large Print Book Series)
abebooks.com+9%
3%
~ 5,020.00 руб.
The Complete Peanuts 1999-2000 Comics & Stories: Gift Box Set - Hardcover
abebooks.com1%
~ 6,000.00 руб.
The Specialty of the House and Other Stories: The Complete Mystery Tales, 1948-1978 [signed] [first edition]
abebooks.com+8%
1%
~ 5,930.00 руб.
The Complete Flower Fairies Library: the Poems and Stories That Inspired Fairyopolis [first edition]
abebooks.com+9%
1%
~ 5,190.00 руб.
The Complete Guide to Godly Play, Vol. 4: An Imaginative Method for Presenting Scripture Stories to Children
abebooks.com1%
~ 16,150.00 руб.
VEVOR Dartboard and Cabinet Set Official Size Complete Accessory Steel Tip Dart
vevor.com+9%
1%
~ 15,110.00 руб.
Rug 100% Natural Jute & Cotton Handmade Round Carpet Reversible Living Area Rug
aliexpress.com+11%
1%
~ 299.00 руб.
Детский деревянный музыкальный инструмент с короткой канавкой, развивающий тип, записывающее устройство с 6 отверстиями, деревянное искусство
aliexpress.ru+9%
1%
~ 3,810.00 руб.
Новинка 2023, модель, женская одежда для полных очень больших весов 300 фунтов, зимняя свободная модная повседневная пуховая куртка из хлопка большого размера
aliexpress.ru+13%
1%
~ 8,660.00 руб.
Brown Platform Fur Boots White Fluff Patchwork Knee Spring Woman Mixed Pink Chunky Heel Casual Booties Sexy Girl Straps Shoes
aliexpress.com