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  • Lady Into Fox
    David Garnett
    Lady Into FoxDavid GarnettA newly-married couple are taking a leisurely walk through the woods in England when, without warning, the woman suddenly transforms into a fox. The grief-stricken husband does his best to look after his transformed wife after this astonishing change.That’s the unlikely premise of Lady Into Fox. Other than the mysterious transformation of the woman, th...
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  • Lady Into Fox
    David Garnett
    'Lady Into Fox' is a haunting and elegant novella that blends domestic realism with the surreal elements of a traditional fable. The story follows the inexplicable transformation of Silvia Tebrick, a young wife who, while walking with her husband in the woods, suddenly turns into a small red vixen. What begins as a startling physical anomaly evolves into a profound exploration ...
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  • A Man in the Zoo
    David Garnett
    'A Man in the Zoo' is a provocative and satirical novella that explores the complexities of human pride, love, and social identity. After a bitter quarrel with his lover, Josephine Lackett, John Cromartie takes the extraordinary step of offering himself to the London Zoo as a living exhibit of Homo sapiens. To his surprise, the authorities accept, and he is soon installed in an...
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  • Lady Into Fox and a Man in the Zoo
    David Garnett
    'Lady Into Fox and a Man in the Zoo' brings together two of David Garnett’s most celebrated and imaginative novellas, blending elements of magical realism with poignant social observation. In 'Lady Into Fox,' Silvia Tebrick undergoes a sudden and inexplicable transformation into a small red fox while walking with her husband. The story follows the devoted Mr. Tebrick as he atte...
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  • A Voyage to the Island of the Articoles
    André Maurois / David Garnett / Edward Carrick
    'A Voyage to the Island of the Articoles' is a sharp and sophisticated satirical fable by the acclaimed French author Andre Maurois. The narrative follows two travelers, Pierre and Anne, who find themselves shipwrecked on a mysterious island inhabited by a unique society. This island is populated by the Articoles, a class of professional intellectuals and artists who live solel...
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  • The Sailor’s Return
    David Garnett
    'The Sailor’s Return' is a poignant and provocative novella by David Garnett that explores themes of racial prejudice and cultural conflict in rural England. The story follows William Targett, a British sailor who returns to his ancestral village in Dorset after years spent on the West Coast of Africa. He does not return alone, however; he is accompanied by his African wife, Pr...
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  • Go She Must!
    David Garnett
    A daring call to move forward Go She Must! recounts a woman s restless quest for meaning in changing 20th-century England. This emotionally charged historical fiction from David Garnett traces a female protagonist s intimate passage from complacency to courageous self-discovery, a portrait of character development and transformative experiences that still resonates today.At o...
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  • Go She Must!
    David Garnett
    In David Garnett’s 'Go she must!,' readers are transported to the vibrant world of British expats in Paris, where complex relationships unfold against the backdrop of a captivating city. This work of fiction explores the intricacies of romance and the evolving roles of modern women.Set in the heart of Parisian society, the story delves into the lives of its characters as they n...
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    20,16 €

  • A Man in the Zoo
    David Garnett / R. A. (Rachel Alice) Garnett
    'A Man in the Zoo' by David Garnett is a classic satirical short story that explores the complexities of human relationships and societal norms with humor and wit. Set in London, this engaging tale offers a unique perspective on marriage and belonging, all within the unusual setting of a zoo. Garnett’s sharp prose and insightful observations make this a thought-provoking and en...
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    17,08 €

  • Un homme au zoo
    David Garnett
    Ce livre classique a été initialement publié il y a des décennies sous le titre 'A Man in the Zoo' . Il a maintenant été traduit par Writat en langue française pour leurs lecteurs francophones. Chez Writat, nous sommes passionnés par la préservation du patrimoine littéraire du passé. Nous avons traduit ce livre en français afin que les générations présentes et futures puissent ...
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    14,38 €

  • Ein Mann im Zoo
    David Garnett
    Dieses klassische Buch wurde ursprünglich vor Jahrzehnten veröffentlicht als 'A Man in the Zoo' . Es wurde jetzt von Writat für seine deutschsprachigen Leser ins Deutsche übersetzt. Bei Writat liegt uns die Bewahrung des literarischen Erbes der Vergangenheit sehr am Herzen. Wir haben dieses Buch ins Deutsche übersetzt, damit es heutige und zukünftige Generationen lesen und bewa...
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    14,57 €

  • A Man in the Zoo
    David Garnett
    A Man in the Zoo, has been considered an important book throughout the human history. So that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. The whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. This book is not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and read...
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  • Lady into Fox
    David Garnett
    This Book 'Lady into Fox' has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and h...
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    11,81 €

  • Lady Into Fox
    David Garnett
    Lady into Fox (1922) is a novel by David Garnett. Garnett’s second novel-and first published using his real name-was awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the Hawthornden Prize, and continues to be regarded as a highly original allegorical fantasy set in the modern world. 'Wonderful or supernatural events are not so uncommon, rather they are irregular in their inciden...
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  • A Man in the Zoo
    David Garnett
    A Man in the Zoo (1924) is a novel by David Garnett. Published several years after Garnett was awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the Hawthornden Prize for Lady into Fox (1922), his third novel explores themes of race and empire while showcasing the author’s original-and often controversial-literary style. 'It was a warm day at the end of February, and Sunday morni...
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    4,43 €

  • The Sailor’s Return
    David Garnett
    The Sailor’s Return (1925) is a novel by David Garnett. Published several years after Garnett was awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the Hawthornden Prize for Lady into Fox (1922), his fourth novel explores themes of race and empire while showcasing the author’s original-and often controversial-literary style. 'He was in no hurry to go ashore, and waited half an ho...
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    6,92 €

  • Dope-Darling
    David Garnett
    Dope-Darling is a story of sex, drugs, and music set just before the outbreak of the First World War. Claire is the talk of the town when she meets Roy at a London nightclub. Leaving his fiancée Beatrice, Roy marries the bohemian starlet in only three weeks, entering a world of excess and excitement beyond his wildest dreams. As the cocaine and booze begin to wear him down, and...
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  • Language, Lies and Irrational Thinking
    David Garnett
    Why do we make bad decisions? How do people justify bad arguments? Is being sincere the same thing as being authentic? What is common sense? What is the link between ideology and delusion? Is populist rhetoric undermining democracy? What is the difference between strategic thinking and strategic planning? What is a 'sustainable decision'? What is Multiple Rati...
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    16,74 €

  • A-Z of Housing
    David Garnett
    This book provides an accessible and up-to-date overview of the current debates and discussions in housing policy and practice. It acts as a source of reference for anyone studying or working in the housing field; from social policy studies to town planning. ...
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    41,90 €

  • Lady Into Fox
    David Garnett
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  • The Glutton Cat
    David J Garnett
    It’s a lazy life for Mindy the cat - she spends most of her time eating! But one day Mindy and all the animals of Chestnut Avenue decide to pull together and take a stand against Growler, the noisiest dog in the neighbourhood. He keeps them up all night with his barking, and they’ve all had enough!Soon, Tara the sheepdog, Freddie the frog, Monty the magpie, Mr and Mrs Blackbird...
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    14,34 €

  • Lady into Fox by David Garnett, Fiction, Fantasy & Magic, Classics, Action & Adventure
    David Garnett
    Wonderful or supernatural events are not so uncommon, rather they are irregular in their incidence. Thus there may be not one marvel to speak of in a century and then often enough comes a plentiful crop of them; monsters of all sorts swarm suddenly upon the earth, comets blaze in the sky, eclipses frighten nature, meteors fall in rain, while mermaids and sirens beguile and sea-...
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    12,92 €

  • Lady Into Fox
    David Garnett
    Purchase one of 1st World Library’s Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - Wonderful or supernatural events are not so uncommon, rather they are irregular in their incidence. Thus there may be not one marvel to speak of in a century, and then often enough comes a plentiful crop of the...
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