Mitchell, David
The Thousand Autumns of Jacob De Zoet
- ISBN 13:
- 9780340921586
- author:
- Mitchell, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Sceptre
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 576
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 4 cm
- Genre:
- Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet is a story set in a nation-fortress that has shut out the world for a century and a half. The land-gate is locked, but a narrow window onto this isolated nation still exists through a handful of European traders who are allowed to visit a mainland port. Despite the strict controls, these traders are able to meet with the inhabitants of the island, leading to the exchange of ideas and hearts. This novel explores the complex relationships that develop between the traders and the islanders, and the ways in which these interactions can change people's lives. The story is set in a unique and fascinating historical context, and offers a glimpse into a previously unknown world. Through its characters and their stories, The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet reveals the human cost of isolation and the power of connection.
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