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The Wooden Shepherdess (New York Review Books Classics)
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The Wooden Shepherdess Is The Sequel To The Fox In The Attic, And The Second Volume Of Richard Hughes'S Monumental Historical Fiction, The Human Predicament. It Opens With Hughes'S Hero Augustine In Prohibition Era America, Where He Is A Bemused Onlooker And An Increasingly Fascinated Participant In A Country Intoxicated With Sex, Violence, And Booze. In Brilliant Cinematic Style, The Book Then Moves To Germany, Where The Nazi Party Is Gradually Gaining In Power; To The Slums, Mining Towns, Parliamentary Back Rooms, And Great Houses Of A Britain Teetering On The Verge Of Class War; And To The Wilds Of The Atlas Mountains Of Morocco. The Novel Ends With A Terrifying Account Of The Night Of The Long Knives, As Hitler Ruthlessly Secures His Hold Upon Germany.This New Edition Of The The Wooden Shepherdess Concludes With The Twelve Chapters That Hughes Completed Of The Planned Third Volume Of The Human Predicament, Here Published For The First Time In America.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Wooden Shepherdess'? A: The main theme of 'The Wooden Shepherdess' revolves around the historical and social dynamics of early 20th century America and Europe, exploring issues of class struggle, political upheaval, and personal morality.
- Q: Is 'The Wooden Shepherdess' a standalone book? A: 'The Wooden Shepherdess' is not a standalone book; it is the sequel to 'The Fox in the Attic' and part of Richard Hughes's larger work, 'The Human Predicament'.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it may have some signs of wear but is overall in satisfactory condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Wooden Shepherdess' have? A: 'The Wooden Shepherdess' contains a total of 440 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Wooden Shepherdess'? A: The author of 'The Wooden Shepherdess' is Richard Hughes.
- Q: When was 'The Wooden Shepherdess' published? A: 'The Wooden Shepherdess' was published on February 28, 2000.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Wooden Shepherdess' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What additional content is included in this edition? A: This edition of 'The Wooden Shepherdess' includes twelve chapters that Richard Hughes completed for the planned third volume of 'The Human Predicament', published for the first time in America.
- Q: What genre does 'The Wooden Shepherdess' belong to? A: 'The Wooden Shepherdess' is categorized under the genre of Comedy.
- Q: Is there any specific material the book is made of? A: There is no specific material listed for the book, but typical paperback books are made of paper and cardboard materials.