A book of consolations / selected by P. J. Kavanagh

Kavanagh, P. J.

ISBN 10: 0002159694 / ISBN 13: 9780002159692

Published by London: HarperCollins, 1992

About this Item

Kavanagh, P. J. A book of consolations / selected by P. J. Kavanagh. First edition. London: HarperCollins, 1992. Hardback, VG in unclipped dustjacket with minor shelfwear to top edge. Red cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Binding strong and tight. Red endpapers. xviii, 238pp., contents clean and bright. "Can other people's words, written down, inspire and encourage us, help us to carry on, console us? There are many sources of consolation here . in finding that others have felt, and suffered, as we have" (from the cover). RightWayUp Books aims to provide accurate and detailed descriptions. All images are of the actual book for sale - no stock images are ever used. Thank you for looking at this listing.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1663968663969

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A book of consolations / selected by P. J. Kavanagh
• Publisher: London: HarperCollins
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0002159694
• ISBN 13: 9780002159692
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

This is an anthology of poems, extracts from novels, letters and memoirs, the purpose of which is to provide consolation at times of discontent, anxiety or grief. Through the writings of a variety of men and women, such as Chaucer, the Brontes, Philip Toynbee, E.M. Forster, Van Gogh and Garrison Keillor, the book offers something in the way of solace and inspiration to anyone in need - for whatever reason. P.J. Kavanagh is the author of "The Perfect Stranger" and "Finding Connections".