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Philatelic... sort of These books may particularly appeal to "completists"
- collectors of philatelic literature who value every mention of
stamps in literature. I don't believe, however, that the stamps themselves
are essential literary plot elements. Happy Reading!
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| The Crying of Lot 49, by Thomas Pynchon |
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paperback from Amazon - Approx $9.60
- Buy harcover from Amazon Approx $29.66
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This is 'sort of' philatelic in that it uses the postal system
as an allegory. The adventurous voyage of the executrix
of Pierce Inverity's will. Along the way, she uncovers a postal conspiracy
dating to Roman times. There are layers and layers of intrigue, seeming
confusion, Freudian allusions, and, to the fans of Mr. Pynchon, a profundity that is powerfully
affecting. A 60s cult icon, Pynchon's book is one about which much has
been written and debated. Decide for yourself!
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| If you want more depth about the themes of Pynchon's novel,
you may appreciate the interpretive guide by J. Kerry Grant. |
- A Companion to the Crying of Lot 49
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$10.66
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| John Caldigate, by Anthony Trollope |
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paperback from Amazon - Approx $7.16 |
First published in 1879. Readers of Barsetshire and Palliser
novels, or the Claverings may want to read this in expectation of Trollope's
usual rich characterization and depiction of Victorian life. I am very
intrigued to see Mr. Trollope with a story in a literary
murder anthology. You, dear reader, are on your own!
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| The Tribe that Lost its Head, by Nicholas Monserrat |
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- Nicholas Monserrat is perhaps best known for his epic
novel, Cruel Sea. Both of these books are sadly out of print and
The Tribe that Lost its Head was not found in the Amazon.com database.
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- From the editor: Early in the book the Governor of Pharamaula, a fictional British
dependency off the southwest coast of Africa, is discovered surreptitiously
working on his stamp album. My appetite, whetted for more, was, alas, neglected:
only one more miniscule philatelic crumb is tossed out. However, draping
the stamp-collector mantle on the Governor has a purpose and it was done
with affection. The story is a satire of 1950s British colonialism, yellow
journalism, and the growing independence of African states, this is hardly
a cynical viewpoint. Instead, Montsarrat manages to convey respect to a
political system while in
its inevitable death throes. The writing starts out heavy and labored bit
ultimately yields to a thrilling, lively conclusion giving much pause for
thought along the way. Good reading for those who would enjoy first-hand
views of the politics and issues surrounding the civil service, colonialism,
and race - a fine complement for many "British Colonials" collectors.
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- Such a well known writer - and no synopsis!
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