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Author: Jamaica Kincaid Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux ISBN: 0374706166 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 214
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The story of an ordinary man, his century, and his home: "Kincaid's most poetic and affecting novel to date" (Robert Antoni, The Washington Post Book World) Jamaica Kincaid's first obssession, the island of Antigua, comes vibrantly to life under the gaze of Mr. Potter, an illiterate taxi chauffeur who makes his living along the roads that pass through the only towns he has ever seen and the graveyard where he will be buried. The sun shines squarely overhead, the ocean lies on every side, and suppressed passion fills the air. Ignoring the legacy of his father, a poor fisherman, and his mother, who committed suicide, Mr. Potter struggles to live at ease amid his surroundings: to purchase a car, to have girlfriends, and to shake off the encumbrance of his daughters—one of whom will return to Antigua after he dies and tell his story with equal measures of distance and sympathy. In Mr. Potter, Kincaid breathes life into a figure unlike any other in contemporary fiction, an individual consciousness emerging gloriously out of an unexamined life.
Author: Jamaica Kincaid Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux ISBN: 0374706166 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 214
Book Description
The story of an ordinary man, his century, and his home: "Kincaid's most poetic and affecting novel to date" (Robert Antoni, The Washington Post Book World) Jamaica Kincaid's first obssession, the island of Antigua, comes vibrantly to life under the gaze of Mr. Potter, an illiterate taxi chauffeur who makes his living along the roads that pass through the only towns he has ever seen and the graveyard where he will be buried. The sun shines squarely overhead, the ocean lies on every side, and suppressed passion fills the air. Ignoring the legacy of his father, a poor fisherman, and his mother, who committed suicide, Mr. Potter struggles to live at ease amid his surroundings: to purchase a car, to have girlfriends, and to shake off the encumbrance of his daughters—one of whom will return to Antigua after he dies and tell his story with equal measures of distance and sympathy. In Mr. Potter, Kincaid breathes life into a figure unlike any other in contemporary fiction, an individual consciousness emerging gloriously out of an unexamined life.
Author: Dick King-Smith Publisher: Turtleback Books ISBN: 9780613055215 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Now that Mr. Potter is finally living on his own, he can buy the pet of his dreams. But instead of a nice cat or dog, he ends up with a bad-tempered mynah who can really talk!. Mr. Potter and Everest share a bachelor pad until it becomes evident that they need some help keeping house. And who should apply for the position but Mr. Potter's childhood sweetheart! In the satisfying conclusion, both man and bird find true love.
Author: Beatrix Potter Publisher: Applesauce Press ISBN: 1604335483 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 20
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The beloved classic tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher the Frog is now available in board book format featuring original artwork from New York Times bestselling illustrator Charles Santore. Join Mr. Jeremy Fisher as he puts on his shiny galoshes one rainy day and hops aboard his water lily boat to fish for minnows—only to discover that the pond can be a dangerous place for a frog! Incredible illustrations with the finest details from New York Times bestselling artist Charles Santore capture the spirit of this classic tale, printed on sturdy board stock that will withstand years and generations of repeated reading and handling. This edition is a must-have for every child’s library.
Author: Jamaica Kincaid Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 9780374528744 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 210
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Kincaid's first obsession, the island of Antigua, comes vibrantly to life under the gaze of Mr. Potter, an illiterate taxi chauffeur. Ignoring the legacy of his father, a poor fisherman, and his mother, who committed suicide, Mr. Potter struggles to live at ease amid his surroundings.
Author: Beatrix Potter Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing ISBN: Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 20
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"The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher" is a captivating children's book by Beatrix Potter that introduces readers to the adventurous world of a frog named Mr. Jeremy Fisher. The story follows Mr. Jeremy Fisher as he embarks on a fishing expedition in search of a delectable meal. However, his journey takes a turn for the perilous when he encounters various challenges and encounters with larger predators. With Potter's enchanting storytelling and intricate illustrations, "The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher" not only entertains young readers but also imparts valuable lessons about bravery, resilience, and the consequences of recklessness. Through Mr. Jeremy Fisher's escapades, Potter encourages children to embrace courage in the face of adversity and to make wise decisions. This beloved classic will transport readers into a captivating world where frogs embark on daring adventures, reminding them of the importance of bravery and the rewards of caution.
Author: Patrick Kinmonth Publisher: Jonathan Cape ISBN: 9781856812023 Category : Children's stories Languages : en Pages : 32
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Old Mr. Potter's chief interest is his racing pigeon which causes him some anxious moments firstly after it is accidentally released by the cat, and then during a race on a foggy day.
Author: John A. Hodgson Publisher: University of Virginia Press ISBN: 0813941059 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 352
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Apart from a handful of exotic--and almost completely unreliable--tales surrounding his life, Richard Potter is almost unknown today. Two hundred years ago, however, he was the most popular entertainer in America--the first showman, in fact, to win truly nationwide fame. Working as a magician and ventriloquist, he personified for an entire generation what a popular performer was and made an invaluable contribution to establishing popular entertainment as a major part of American life. His story is all the more remarkable in that Richard Potter was also a black man. This was an era when few African Americans became highly successful, much less famous. As the son of a slave, Potter was fortunate to have opportunities at all. At home in Boston, he was widely recognized as black, but elsewhere in America audiences entertained themselves with romantic speculations about his "Hindu" ancestry (a perception encouraged by his act and costumes). Richard Potter’s performances were enjoyed by an enormous public, but his life off stage has always remained hidden and unknown. Now, for the first time, John A. Hodgson tells the remarkable, compelling--and ultimately heartbreaking--story of Potter’s life, a tale of professional success and celebrity counterbalanced by racial vulnerability in an increasingly hostile world. It is a story of race relations, too, and of remarkable, highly influential black gentlemanliness and respectability: as the unsung precursor of Frederick Douglass, Richard Potter demonstrated to an entire generation of Americans that a black man, no less than a white man, could exemplify the best qualities of humanity. The apparently trivial "popular entertainment" status of his work has long blinded historians to his significance and even to his presence. Now at last we can recognize him as a seminal figure in American history.
Author: Jamaica Kincaid
Author: Jamaica Kincaid
Author: Dick King-Smith
Author: Beatrix Potter
Author: Beatrix Potter
Author: Jamaica Kincaid
Author: Elizabeth Pulford
Author: Beatrix Potter
Author: Elizabeth Pulford
Author: Patrick Kinmonth
Author: John A. Hodgson