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The Poisonwood Bible
by Kingsolver, Barbara
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0060175400
- ISBN 13
- 9780060175405
- Seller
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Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
Harper, 1998-10-06. hardcover. Very Good. 6x1x9. The Poisonwood Bible" delves into complex themes such as the destructive nature of imperialism, the consequences of religious fanaticism, and the resilience of individuals in the face of adversity. The novel is known for its rich character development, evocative language, and its exploration of both personal and historical narratives.
Synopsis
The Poisonwood Bible (1998) by Barbara Kingsolver is a bestselling novel about a missionary family, the Prices, who in 1959 move from Georgia to the fictional village of Kilanga in the Belgian Congo. The Prices' story, which parallels their host country's tumultuous emergence into the post-colonial era, is narrated by the five women of the family: Orleanna, long-suffering wife of Baptist missionary Nathan Price, and their four daughters – Rachel, Leah, Adah, and Ruth May.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Heisenbooks (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- SR-LG-vg-0060175400-Pois
- Title
- The Poisonwood Bible
- Author
- Kingsolver, Barbara
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0060175400
- ISBN 13
- 9780060175405
- Publisher
- Harper
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1998-10-06
- Size
- 6x1x9
- X weight
- 30 oz
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Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania
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