The Emigrants (First Printing)

Sebald, W. G.

ISBN 10: 1860461271 / ISBN 13: 9781860461279

Published by The Harvill Press, 1996

About this Item

First edition, first impression. Near Fine: tight and square binding in sharp blue cloth; lightly bumped to the spine tips and lower corner; bright, crisp and clean pages, presenting as unread. The unclipped dustwrapper is Very Good+: bright and vibrant; free from fading; some wrinkling to the spine tips and corners; 6mm closed tear to the head of the lower flap fold; presented in a removable, archival-quality Brodart protective cover. All orders are sent very carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and sturdy cardboard. Seller Inventory # M440

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Emigrants (First Printing)

Publisher: The Harvill Press

Publication Date: 1996

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

A novel focusing on the lives of Jewish emigrants in Norfolk, Austria, America and Manchester, translated from the German by Michael Hulse.

Review:

In this remarkable work of fiction, W.G. Sebald explores the power of memory as he traces the lives of four people uprooted by war and prejudice. Each of the stories reflect the tragic impact of World War II on the survivors, who struggle with a loss of home, a loss of language, and a loss of self. Through memories, each person attempts to make sense of their histories and bridge the chasm the war ripped in their lives. Combined with each story are photographs that purport to show the subjects of the stories. The combination of photographs, biography, and autobiography combine to form a meditative, lyrical story that is at once powerful and introspective.