2007, ISBN: 075382163X

[EAN: 9780753821633], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 4.03], [PU: Orion Publishing Co, United Kingdom, London], COLUM MCCANN ZOLI, A major new novel about a gypsy woman exiled for bet… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780753821633], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 4.03], [PU: Orion Publishing Co, United Kingdom, London], COLUM MCCANN ZOLI, A major new novel about a gypsy woman exiled for betraying her people, from the prize-winning author of DANCER The novel begins in Czechoslovakia in the early 1930s when Zoli, a young Roma girl, is six years old. The fascist Hlinka guards had driven most of her people out onto the frozen lake and forced them to stay there until the spring, when the ice cracked and everyone drowned - Zoli's parents, brothers and sisters. Now she and her grandfather head off in search of a 'company'. Zoli teaches herself to read and write and becomes a singer, a privileged position in a gypsy company as they are viewed as the guardians of gypsy tradition. But Zoli is different because she secretly writes down some of her songs. With the rise of the Nazis, the suppression of the gypsies intensifies. The war ends when Zoli is 16 and with the spread of socialism, the Roma are suddenly regarded as 'comrades' again. Zoli meets Stephen Swann, a man with whom she will have a passionate affair, but who will also betray her. He persuades Zoli to publish some of her work. But when the government try to use Zoli to help them in their plan to 'settle' gypsies, her community turns against her. They condemn her to 'Pollution for Life', which means she is exiled forever. She begins a journey that will eventually lead her to Italy and a new life. Zoli is based very loosely on the true story of the Gypsy poet, Papsuza, who was sentenced to a Life of Pollution by her fellow Roma when a Polish intellectual published her poems. But Colum has turned this into so much more - it's a brilliantly written work that brings the culture and the time to life. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged., Books<

2007, ISBN: 075382163X

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[EAN: 9780753821633], Near Fine, [PU: W&N], Traces de pliures sur la couverture. Traces d'usure sur la couverture. Salissures sur la tranche. Edition 2007. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Good. Traces of creases on the cover. Signs of wear on the cover. Stains on the edge. Edition 2007. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations., Books<

ISBN: 9780753821633

Orion Publishing Group, Limited. Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pag… Mehr…

Orion Publishing Group, Limited. Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages., Orion Publishing Group, Limited, 2.5<

2007, ISBN: 075382163X

[EAN: 9780753821633], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: W&N], Ex-library book, usual marking. Clean copy in good condition. Quick dispatch from UK seller., Books