W or The Memory of Childhood by Georges Perec (English) Paperback Book
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W or The Memory of Childhood by Georges Perec (English) Paperback Book. One is a story created in childhood and about childhood. As the two tales move in and out of focus, the disturbing truth about the island of W reveals combines fiction and autobiography in unprecedented ways, allowing no easy escape from these stories, or from history. W or The Memory of Childhood by Georges Perec, David Bellos Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Written in alternating chapters, W or the Memory of Childhood, tells two parallel tales, in two parts. The other story is about two people called Gaspard Winckler: one an eight-year-old deaf-mute lost in a shipwreck, the other a man despatched to search for him, who discovers W, an island state based on the rules of sport. Publisher Description A disturbing, ground-breaking book about Perec's wartime childhood, and about where truth and fiction overlapWritten in alternating chapters, W or the Memory of Childhood, tells two parallel tales, in two parts. One is a story created in childhood and about childhood. The other story is about two people called Gaspard Winckler- one an eight-year-old deaf-mute lost in a shipwreck, the other a man despatched to search for him, who discovers W, an island state based on the rules of sport. As the two tales move in and out of focus, the disturbing truth about the island of W reveals combines fiction and autobiography in unprecedented ways, allowing no easy escape from these stories, or from history. Details ISBN 0099552353 ISBN-13 9780099552352 Title W or The Memory of Childhood Author Georges Perec, David Bellos Format Paperback Year 2011 Pages 176 Publisher Vintage Publishing GEItemID:36166100; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
