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Mordecai Richler – St. Urbain’s Horseman – First Edition 1971
£65.00
A first edition, first printing of St. Urbain’s Horseman by Mordecai Richler, published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson in 1971. A near fine book in general good condition, free from internal inscriptions with some minor pushing to the foot and head of the spine and corners of the front board and rear panel, the text block with some minor browning. The near fine unclipped wrapper with minor chips to the head of the spine and small tear to the front panel. Jacket design by Alice and Martin Provenson.
St. Urbain’s Horseman by Mordecai Richler is a novel that follows the life of Jake Hersh, a successful television director in Montreal. Set in the mid-20th century, the story navigates Jake’s journey of self-discovery, grappling with his Jewish identity, family dynamics and cultural clashes. Richler’s sharp wit and poignant storytelling unravel themes of ambition, love and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world, offering a rich exploration of identity and belonging.
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A first edition, first printing of St. Urbain’s Horseman by Mordecai Richler, published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson in 1971. A near fine book in general good condition, free from internal inscriptions with some minor pushing to the foot and head of the spine and corners of the front board and rear panel, the text block with some minor browning. The near fine unclipped wrapper with minor chips to the head of the spine and small tear to the front panel. Jacket design by Alice and Martin Provenson.
St. Urbain’s Horseman by Mordecai Richler is a novel that follows the life of Jake Hersh, a successful television director in Montreal. Set in the mid-20th century, the story navigates Jake’s journey of self-discovery, grappling with his Jewish identity, family dynamics and cultural clashes. Richler’s sharp wit and poignant storytelling unravel themes of ambition, love and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world, offering a rich exploration of identity and belonging.
