Dissertation by Koster (49 results)
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Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. 438pp. Softback, remainder mark on bottom page edge, corner tips creased, Book Two of trilogy, The Dissertation.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($10.95 price intact). Published by Harper's Magazine, 1968. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good with publisher's mark on top page ends. Dust jacket is very good with edgewear. 100% positive feedbac…k. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.
Published by W.W. Norton & Company, 1989
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Published by W. W. Norton & Co., 1989
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First edition. ISBN 0393306488. Trade Paperback. First Printing thus. Tight sound unmarked copy in very good condition. Part of the Tinieblas Trilogy.
Hoorn in de middeleeuwen : De economische ontwikkelingsgang van een westfriesche stad. Dissertation.
Published by Amsterdam, 1929
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Seller: Wissenschaftliches Antiquariat Köln Dr. Sebastian Peters UG, Köln, GermanyWissenschaftliches Antiquariat Köln Dr. Sebastian Peters UG
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Paperback. Condition: Used. In a world that craves the sensational and the spectacular, RM Koster?s 1976 tome, *The Dissertation*, dares to wade into the murky waters of academia, where the most thrilling plot twist is the sudden appearance of a misplaced bibliographic citation. Yes, dear reader, this isn?t just a book; it?s a d…aring escapade into the realm of footnotes and margins?a labyrinthine journey through the mind of a scholar who, in the spirit of the age, might just be one existential crisis away from abandoning reason altogether. If you?ve ever found yourself up at ungodly hours, drowning in a sea of books, journals, and an unending supply of cold pizza, then you might find a kindred spirit in Koster?s protagonist. Here, in the dusty confines of the library, the stench of forgotten research mingles with the stale aroma of poorly brewed coffee, leading to a gripping narrative that is anything but fast-paced. This is the slow burn of intellectual pursuit, where every page turn is an invitation to reflect on the existential dread of an unfinished thesis, the agony of peer reviews, and the gentle hum of fluorescent lights that flicker ominously as deadlines loom ever closer. Published by Bantam Doubleday Dell, this book is not just a story; it?s a manifesto for those who have ever had a love-hate relationship with academia. It teases the mind and sets the stage for an odyssey of procrastination and panic that will resonate with anyone who has ever had to defend their work before a panel of dubious scholars?who, let?s face it, often enjoy tearing apart fledgling brilliance more than nurturing it. Koster?s prose is as dry as the crumbling pages of your old textbooks, and yet it contains a curious charm that may leave you both amused and slightly bewildered. As you traverse the pages of *The Dissertation*, you may find yourself pondering the following important questions: Is this a gripping narrative or merely a meticulously footnoted snooze-fest? Could the protagonist be the secret love child of Kafka and a particularly pedantic professor? How many cups of coffee does one need to consume before contemplating the true meaning of academic life? What is the sound of one dissertation floundering in the abyss of irrelevance? Will I ever finish reading this before I?m due for my own thesis defense? As the pages turn?oh, how they turn?you may stumble upon the occasional burst of hilarity disguised as scholarly observation. Koster?s wit lies in the irony that the highest stakes in academia often involve a battle for the last remaining copy of The MLA Handbook, rather than any life-or-death scenario you might find in traditional thrillers. The absurdity of it all will resonate with anyone who has been trapped in the bibliophile?s equivalent of purgatory. Condition: The book is used, of course, with all the loyal signs of a well-thumbed volume that has seen more late nights than a college student during finals week. The cover might sport a few creases, while the pages exhibit a charming array of dog-eared corners and the occasional coffee stain?genuine proof of scholarly dedication or perhaps a late-night snack gone awry. If you?re ready to take a break from the fast-paced world of page-turners and delve into a narrative that takes its sweet time, then *The Dissertation* could be your new best friend?or perhaps your worst nightmare. It?s a perfect addition to your collection of second-hand curiosities, lovingly offered by Crappy Old Books, where even the most obscure titles can lead you down delightful rabbit holes of irony and introspection. So, gather your pens, your notebooks, and a generous supply of coffee, and prepare for a journey that may just redefine your understanding of what a story can be?or rather, what it decidedly can?t. Happy reading, and may your existential crises be ever so slightly less profound than those of Koster?s characters.
Published by Leipzig, 1939
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Seller: Wissenschaftliches Antiquariat Köln Dr. Sebastian Peters UG, Köln, GermanyWissenschaftliches Antiquariat Köln Dr. Sebastian Peters UG
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geheftet, ohne Einband. Condition: gut. 101 S., 21 cm, Einband leicht staubig, Heftung leicht rostig. Sprache: deu.
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Published by Hamburg, 1939
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Seller: Antiquariat Weber, Hamburg, HH, GermanyAntiquariat Weber
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23,5 x 16,5 cm ; kart. . Condition: Akzeptabel. 129 S. ; Zugleich erschienen als Heft 2 in der Schriftenreihe "Hansische Forschungen - Arbeiten zur Germanischen Philologie". Paperbackausgabe, 129 Seiten. Seitenschnitt stockfleckig. Leeres Vorsatzblatt mit kleinem Namenszug. Seiten und Text sauber. hw1638.
Published by Stuttgart, 1988
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Seller: Wissenschaftliches Antiquariat Köln Dr. Sebastian Peters UG, Köln, GermanyWissenschaftliches Antiquariat Köln Dr. Sebastian Peters UG
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Published by Erlangen, 1931
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Published by Münster, 1964
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