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Paper Fish (Contemporary Classics by Women) - Paperback By De Rosa, Tina - GOOD
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9781558614390
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Feminist Press at T.H.E. City University of New York
ISBN-10
1558614397
ISBN-13
9781558614390
eBay Product ID (ePID)
466437
Product Key Features
Book Title
Paper Fish
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Cultural Heritage, General, Literary
Publication Year
2003
Genre
Fiction
Book Series
Contemporary Classics by Women Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
8.5 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2003-005969
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
"Understated, lyrical and intensely imagistic, De Rosa's tale of Italian ghetto life stands out from other immigrant narratives by virtue of its artistry." --Kirkus "Paper Fish is a unique piece of work. Tina De Rosa renders experience from the inside, going deeper and deeper . . . as if the smells and sounds and taste of things had a life of their own." --Marilyn French, author of The Women's Room "Out of childhood memories, family lore, and an intimate knowledge of Chicago's West Side Italian community, Paper Fish creates a world of radiant particularities--bent hands at domestic work; the feel of rough wool and old palms against a child's face; city noises, cooking smells, and kitchen sounds. This is a world that urban renewal and acculturation intended to sweep away; it is reclaimed in De Rosa's wonderfully focused, tactile prose." --Michael Anania, author of The Red Menace "Gorgeous writing and a generosity of spirit--a gift of love." --Rona Jaffe, author of The Best of Everything "A novel of daring and intense imagery crafted out of the harsh rhythms of Italian immigrant life. De Rosa's lyricism is not a sweetly coated nostalgia. She holds this remembered world in a rough, respectful embrace." --Janet Zandy, author of Calling Home: Working-Class Women's Writings "De Rosa paints memory pictures like haunting dreams of aching beauty. Her poetic prose evokes the ghosts of our own childhood, makes us face them, try to see, hear, smell, and touch them as sharply as she does." --Dorothy Bryant, author of Miss Giardino "De Rosa's virtuoso performance makes Paper Fish comparable to Henry Roth's Call It Sleep. It is a major achievement by one of our foremost artists of Italian/American identity and modern culture." --Mary Jo Bona, editor of The Voices We Carry: Recent Italian/American Women Writers, "Understated, lyrical and intensely imagistic, De Rosa's tale of Italian ghetto life stands out from other immigrant narratives by virtue of its artistry." -- Kirkus " Paper Fish is a unique piece of work. Tina De Rosa renders experience from the inside, going deeper and deeper . . . as if the smells and sounds and taste of things had a life of their own." -- Marilyn French, author of The Women's Room "Out of childhood memories, family lore, and an intimate knowledge of Chicago's West Side Italian community, Paper Fish creates a world of radiant particularities--bent hands at domestic work; the feel of rough wool and old palms against a child's face; city noises, cooking smells, and kitchen sounds. This is a world that urban renewal and acculturation intended to sweep away; it is reclaimed in De Rosa's wonderfully focused, tactile prose." -- Michael Anania, author of The Red Menace "Gorgeous writing and a generosity of spirit--a gift of love." -- Rona Jaffe, author of The Best of Everything "A novel of daring and intense imagery crafted out of the harsh rhythms of Italian immigrant life. De Rosa's lyricism is not a sweetly coated nostalgia. She holds this remembered world in a rough, respectful embrace." -- Janet Zandy, author of Calling Home: Working-Class Women's Writings "De Rosa paints memory pictures like haunting dreams of aching beauty. Her poetic prose evokes the ghosts of our own childhood, makes us face them, try to see, hear, smell, and touch them as sharply as she does." -- Dorothy Bryant, author of Miss Giardino "De Rosa's virtuoso performance makes Paper Fish comparable to Henry Roth's Call It Sleep . It is a major achievement by one of our foremost artists of Italian/American identity and modern culture." -- Mary Jo Bona, editor of The Voices We Carry: Recent Italian/American Women Writers
Dewey Decimal
813/.54
Synopsis
Set in Chicago during the 1940s and 1950s, Paper Fish is populated by hardworking Italian-American immigrants whose heroism lies in their quiet, sometimes tragic humanity. At the center of the novel is young Carmolina, who is torn between the bonds of the past and the pull of the future --a need for home and a yearning for independence. Carmolina's own story is interwoven with the stories of her family: the memories and legends of her Grandmother Doria; the courtship tales of her father, a gentle policeman and her mother, a lonely waitress; and the painful story of Doriana, her beautiful but silent sister., New edition of "an extraordinary novel by the Zora Neale Hurston of Italian American Culture."-- LA Times
LC Classification Number
PS3554.E1156P36 2003
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- u***a (247)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI have purchased from them many times. This time, and on occasion I have had an issue with the product, but the seller is graceful about correcting errors. They do a huge volume and sometimes have sent the wrong book or one of their multiples that does not match the description. With swift communication, the seller always resolves the issue. The shipping speed & packaging is excellent. I will continue buying from this seller!
- c***c (489)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExcellent eBay seller with good communications!!! Book came as described (GOOD condition), reasonably packaged (plastic mailer bag with 3 other books), and in very good time considering free shipping (projected delivery 5/7 thru 5/12; rcvd 5/10). Have purchased multiple books from SecondSalecom, and have been quite satisfied with the quality, appearance, and value of those purchases. Will definitely check their selection for future book purchases. Thanks, SecondSalecom!