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Winter's Tale by Mark Helprin (1983, Hardcover)

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This is a beautifully written hardcover novel, Winter's Tale by Mark Helprin. It was published in 1983 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company and is a first edition, first print. The book is in great shape and has been well-preserved over the years. It has 688 pages and measures 9.2 inches in length, 6.1 inches in width, and 2 inches in height. The book is a work of fiction and falls under the genres of romance/fantasy, fantasy/historical, general, and cultural heritage. It is a vintage piece, yet it has a timeless charm that will appeal to readers of all ages. The book features no inscriptions or ex libris marks and is not personalized. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good story and appreciates great literature.

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A bestseller that takes readers on a journey to New York of the Belle Epoque, where Peter Lake attempts to rob a Manhattan mansion only to find the daughter of the house at home. Thus begins the love between the middle-aged Irishman and Beverly Penn, a young girl who is dying. "This novel...is a gifted writer's love affair with the language" (Newsday).

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
ISBN-10
0151972036
ISBN-13
9780151972036
eBay Product ID (ePID)
49709

Product Key Features

Book Title
Winter's Tale
Author
Mark Helprin
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Cultural Heritage, General, Romance / Fantasy, Fantasy / Historical
Publication Year
1983
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
688 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
2in
Item Width
6.1in
Item Weight
34.2 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Ps3568.O243
Reviews
"This novel is imaginatively engaging as well as entertaining, and it will find an eager audience among adults and older adolescents alike," predicted LJ's reviewer quite accurately (LJ 8/83)?the book became a smash best seller. This magical story of the multiple lives of protagonist Peter Lake is now available in an oversized trade paper edition., The celebrated New York City epic appears for the first time in trade paperback in anticipation of publication of Helprin's new novel, Memoir from Antproof Case.
Copyright Date
1983
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
83-000273
Dewey Decimal
Fic
Dewey Edition
22

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3 out of 5 stars
by countrycopbooks...Aug 20, 2016
This Winter's Tale left me cold
I am a writer myself and what I observed is that this book could really benefit from some very serious editing. I purchased this book to read after watching the movie of the same name several times and loving it. The book is a real let-down. It bears practically NO similarity to the movie and it rambles on and on for 672 pages telling numerous stories about characters that the author fails to connect in an interesting way at the end. I found the conclusion of the book to be UN-interesting and disappointing. If I were this author, I would consider re-writing the entire book to resemble to movie script. Given the author's writing style though, I question whether he could resist the urge to embellish aspects of that story to the point where it too, would be unrecognizable and cumbersome. There may be some who might enjoy this book in its present form but I am not one of those. Read full review
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5 out of 5 stars
by bilorlowsk-0Jul 25, 2018
A side of New York City most beautifully written!
I read this book with some friends years ago. Fantastic Story!! Action, Adventure, Love Story for the Ages, Funny, this book had it all. Well written by the Author. Forced me to read other material by him.
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4 out of 5 stars
by pcste-6Apr 26, 2023
A fanciful view of "The City", aka New York seen through many colorful characters, all described in amazing prose.
It's as good as I expected. I read it the first time in 1984 and am enjoying it again.
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5 out of 5 stars
by csdobbsDec 23, 2005
Enthralling, surreal, a masterpiece.
Another masterpiece by Helprin. Set in a familiar yet surreal world, the story grips the reader with its wonderful language and convincing characters. Don't bother with cheap formulaic novels when Helprin's writing is available. "A wild, abundant, generous book...part mad invention, and ...worth the trip." Anne Tyler "A dazzling modern fairytale by a storyteller of seemingly effortless and artless grace." Joyce Carol Oates
5 out of 5 stars
by technoid_mutantJun 23, 2021
Strange, beautiful, imaginitative, entertaining, a book that time will treat with respect.
Set in a dystopian New York City surrounded by an impenetrable fog. Imaginative, well-writtten, compelling novel. I'm reminded in its otherworldliness of "Sailor Song", though this is no comedy and will certainly weather time better. If you've not read Winters Tale, do.
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This Winter's Tale left me cold

A side of New York City most beautifully written!

A fanciful view of "The City", aka New York seen through many colorful characters, all described in amazing prose.

Enthralling, surreal, a masterpiece.

Strange, beautiful, imaginitative, entertaining, a book that time will treat with respect.

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