At the End of the Century
At the End of the Century
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At the End of the Century by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
'A magnificent selection of the Booker winner's short stories' Sunday Times With an introduction by Anita Desai. Over the course of her glittering literary career, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala wrote some of the most wonderful novels of the twentieth century and screenplays to some of the most beloved films - but she was also a master of the short story form. This stunning new collection brings together the jewels in the crown of her writing: it is a showcase of astonishing storytelling power.
A richly enjoyable reminder of Jhabvala's keenly observant talent * Sunday Times *
Th e laser-sharp intelligence of award-winning novelist and short story writer Ruth Prawer Jhabvala is etched into these 17 compelling tales -- Anita Sethi * Observer *
The 17 stories in At The End of the Century. . chronicle Jhabvala's concern with cultural encounters, dislocation and the immigrant experience. Misogyny - and sensuality - bubble up through impeccably constructed pros * New Statesman *
Th e laser-sharp intelligence of award-winning novelist and short story writer Ruth Prawer Jhabvala is etched into these 17 compelling tales -- Anita Sethi * Observer *
The 17 stories in At The End of the Century. . chronicle Jhabvala's concern with cultural encounters, dislocation and the immigrant experience. Misogyny - and sensuality - bubble up through impeccably constructed pros * New Statesman *
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala published twelve novels including the Booker Prize-winning Heat and Dust and five volumes of short stories. She also wrote more than a dozen screenplays, including Howard's End and A Room with a View, for both of which she received an Academy Award. Ruth Prawer Jhabvala died in 2013.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781408709535 |
| ISBN 10 | 1408709538 |
| Title | At the End of the Century |
| Author | Ruth Prawer Jhabvala |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2018-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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