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Desirable Daughters: A Novel - 13 Angebote vergleichen
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Desirable Daughters (2003)
ISBN: 9780006391715 bzw. 0006391710, in Englisch, Harper Perennial Canada, Taschenbuch, gebraucht.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, New and Gently Read Books.
Harper Perennial Canada. Very Good; Remainder mark at bottom, gently read.. 2003. Paperback. 0006391710 . Trade PB; O.75 x 8.00 x 5.25; 328 pages; This is a beautifully layered novel of three Calcutta born sisters who, in their own way, rebel against their traditional upbringing. Tara, the youngest, lives the American life in San Francisco, divorced from her silicon valley millionaire husband. Her life is disrupted by a stranger who claims to be a relative. She also becomes fascinated by her namesake, a child bride in 1879 India. .
Desirable Daughters: A Novel (2003)
ISBN: 9780786885152 bzw. 0786885157, in Englisch, Hyperion, Taschenbuch, gebraucht.
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Desirable Daughters: A Novel
ISBN: 9780786885152 bzw. 0786885157, in Englisch, Hyperion, Hyperion, Hyperion, gebraucht.
The highlight of her career to date. Mukherjee bursts out as a star" (Publishers Weekly [starred review]) in her stirring novel of three women, two continents, and a perilous journey from the old world to the new - now available in paperback. In the tradition of the Joy Luck Club, Bharati Mukherjee has written a remarkable novel that is both the portrait of a traditional Brahmin Indian family and a contemporary American story of a woman who has in many ways broken with tradition but still remains tied to her native country. Mukherjee follows the diverging paths taken by three extraordinary Calcutta-born sisters as they come of age in a changing world. Moving effortlessly between generations, she weaves together fascinating stories of the sisters' ancestors, childhood memories, and dramatic scenes from India's history. National Book Critics Circle Award-winner Bharati Mukherjee has long been known for her elegant, evocative prose, and for drawing characters influenced by ancient customs and traditions but rooted in modern times. She is the author of five novels, two works of nonfiction and a collection of short stories, The Middleman and Other Stories. Currently a professor at the University of California at Berkeley, she resides in the San Francisco Bay area.
Desirable Daughters: A Novel (2003)
ISBN: 9780786885152 bzw. 0786885157, in Englisch, 320 Seiten, Hachette Books, Taschenbuch, neu.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Your Online Bookstore.
"The highlight of her career to date . . . Mukherjee bursts out as a star" (Publishers Weekly [starred review]) in her stirring novel of three women, two continents, and a perilous journey from the old world to the new--now available in paperback. In the tradition of the Joy Luck Club, Bharati Mukherjee has written a remarkable novel that is both the portrait of a traditional Brahmin Indian family and a contemporary American story of a woman who has in many ways broken with tradition but still remains tied to her native country. Mukherjee follows the diverging paths taken by three extraordinary Calcutta-born sisters as they come of age in a changing world. Moving effortlessly between generations, she weaves together fascinating stories of the sisters' ancestors, childhood memories, and dramatic scenes from India's history. Paperback, Label: Hachette Books, Hachette Books, Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 2003-03-12, Freigegeben: 2003-03-12, Studio: Hachette Books, Verkaufsrang: 1006735.
Desirable Daughters (2002)
ISBN: 9780006391715 bzw. 0006391710, in Englisch, 336 Seiten, Harper Perennial, Taschenbuch, gebraucht.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, thrift_books.
They are three Calcutta-born sisters—intelligent, artistic and extremely independent. Born into a wealthy Brahmin family presided over by their doting father and his traditionalist mother, the girls feel strangled by a society with little regard for young women. Rebelling against family and convention, the girls’ heads and hearts take them in very different directions, where, in a clash of wills and circumstances, the inexorable bonds of their sisterhood will be tested as never before.At the heart of this remarkable new novel by the award-winning author of The Middleman and Other Stories and Jasmine are the interwoven threads of culture, identity and family loyalty. In the tradition of The Joy Luck Club in its honest and compelling portrayal of the immigrant experience, Desirable Daughters is an unputdownable read. Paperback, Ausgabe: First Trade Paperback Edition, Format: International Edition, Label: Harper Perennial, Harper Perennial, Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 2002-12-30, Freigegeben: 2002-12-30, Studio: Harper Perennial, Verkaufsrang: 13434040.
Desirable Daughters: A Novel (2002)
ISBN: 9780002005159 bzw. 0002005158, in Englisch, Hyperion, gebundenes Buch, gebraucht.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Green_Earth_Books.
At the heart of this remarkable new novel by the award-winning author of The Middleman and Other Stories and Jasmine are issues of culture, identity, and familial loyalty. Comparable to The Joy Luck Club in its honest portrayal of the American immigrant experience, Desirable Daughters follows the diverging paths taken by three Calcutta-born sisters as they come of age in a changing world. Tara, Padma, and Parvati were born into a wealthy Brahmin family presided over by their doting father and his traditionalist mother. Intelligent and artistic, the girls are nevertheless constrained by a society with little regard for women. Their subsequent rebellion will lead them in different directions, to different continents, and through different circumstances that strain yet ultimately strengthen their relationship. Moving effortlessly between generations, Mukherjee weaves together fascinating stories of the sisters' ancestors, their childhood memories, and dramatic scenes from India's history. Hardcover, Ausgabe: First Canadian Edition, Label: Hyperion, Hyperion, Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 2002-03-27, Studio: Hyperion, Verkaufsrang: 11472760.
Desirable Daughters: A Novel (2002)
ISBN: 9780002005159 bzw. 0002005158, in Englisch, Hyperion, gebundenes Buch, gebraucht.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, bougeys_books.
At the heart of this remarkable new novel by the award-winning author of The Middleman and Other Stories and Jasmine are issues of culture, identity, and familial loyalty. Comparable to The Joy Luck Club in its honest portrayal of the American immigrant experience, Desirable Daughters follows the diverging paths taken by three Calcutta-born sisters as they come of age in a changing world. Tara, Padma, and Parvati were born into a wealthy Brahmin family presided over by their doting father and his traditionalist mother. Intelligent and artistic, the girls are nevertheless constrained by a society with little regard for women. Their subsequent rebellion will lead them in different directions, to different continents, and through different circumstances that strain yet ultimately strengthen their relationship. Moving effortlessly between generations, Mukherjee weaves together fascinating stories of the sisters' ancestors, their childhood memories, and dramatic scenes from India's history. Hardcover, Ausgabe: First Canadian Edition, Label: Hyperion, Hyperion, Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 2002-03-27, Studio: Hyperion, Verkaufsrang: 11472760.
Desirable Daughters - A Novel (2002)
ISBN: 9780006391715 bzw. 0006391710, in Englisch, Theia, Taschenbuch, gebraucht.
Softcover. Sound & good copy, light to moderate rubbing/edgewear to wraps, remaindered. May not be available for international shipment due to weight/size.
Desirable Daughters: A Novel (2003)
ISBN: 9780786885152 bzw. 0786885157, in Englisch, Hyperion, Taschenbuch, gebraucht.
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