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Author
Contributions
- Treglown, Jeremy. - Contributor
Publication
2005 - Modern Library, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
56,250 words, Guess
Page Count
225 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL3308150M
- ISBN-100812972945
- OCLC Control Number55681319
- OCLC Control Number9556776
- Internet Archiveessentialstories0000prit
and 3 more
- Library of Congress Control Number2004054682
- LibraryThing867038
- Goodreads504900
Classifications
- DDC823/.912
- LCCPR6031.R7 A6 2005
Description
Introduction by JEREMY TREGLOWN "In his daily walks through London," notes Jeremy Treglown in his Introduction to this collection, "Pritchett watched and listened to people as a naturalist observes wild creatures and birds. He knew that oddity is the norm, not the exception." This finely attuned sense, coupled with an understanding that nothing in life is mundane, is what makes these stories so immensely enjoyable. Drawing on a vast treasure chest of writings, Treglown has selected sixteen of Pritchett's gems, including "A Serious Question," which makes its debut in book form here. Featuring some of the best work from a long career, this new compilation of Pritchett's brilliantly compact stories illuminates his legendary skills.
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