Description

Published by Jonathan Cape, London; 2004. 8vo. First edition. Fine Fine.

This first edition is a collection of short stories by best-selling author, Julian Barnes, focusing on characters that are groweing old and approaching their twilight years with varying outlooks and attitudes. This collection of stories are both wise and funny, clever and emotive, with characters that the reader can relate to and whose passions and desires are all the stronger for the knowledge that their lives are drawing to a close.

This book is in Fine condition, tightly bound and with clean, bright pages. Apart from the slightest of bumping to the spine ends, there are no issues to speak of. It is housed in a jacket that is also in Fine condition, with just ta hint of rubbing and bumping to be seen.

In all, this is a smart example of this modern collection of short stories, which will be much enjoyed by any Julian Barnes reader.