Wapshot Chronicles
by Cheever, John
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0345343239
- ISBN 13
- 9780345343239
- Seller
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Frederick, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
Ballantine Books. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
Synopsis
The Wapshot Chronicle is the debut novel of John Cheever, though the already-established author had more than a few excellent short stories under his belt. Based in part on Cheever’s childhood in New England, the novel follows the trials and tribulations of the Wapshot family living in the Massachusetts fishing village of St. Botolphs. More specifically, The Wapshot Chronicle seems focuses on brothers Moses and Coverely as they mature from boys to young adults and eventually men. The Wapshot Chronicle won the National Book Award in 1958 and is ranked 63rd on Modern Library’s “100 Best” English-language novels of the 20th century. Perhaps more interesting — it was the first novel selected for the Book of the Month Club to include the word "fuck" in the narrative. The Wapshot Chronicle is followed by its sequel The Wapshot Scandal (1964).
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Details
- Bookseller
- Wonder Book
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- W14F-00327
- Title
- Wapshot Chronicles
- Author
- Cheever, John
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0345343239
- ISBN 13
- 9780345343239
- Publisher
- Ballantine Books
- Place of Publication
- Ny
- This edition first published
- October 12, 1986
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Wonder Book
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Frederick, Maryland
About Wonder Book
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