Angelo, a private in Mussolini's 'ever-glorious' Italian army, may possess the virtues of love and an engaging innocence but he lacks the gift of courage. However, due to circumstances beyond his control, he ends up fighting not only for Italy but also for the British and German armies. With his patron the Count, the beautiful Lucrezia, the charming Annunziata, and the delightful Major Telfer, Angelo's fellow characters are drawn with humour, insight and sympathy, making the book a wittily satirical comment on the ... Read More
Angelo, a private in Mussolini's 'ever-glorious' Italian army, may possess the virtues of love and an engaging innocence but he lacks the gift of courage. However, due to circumstances beyond his control, he ends up fighting not only for Italy but also for the British and German armies. With his patron the Count, the beautiful Lucrezia, the charming Annunziata, and the delightful Major Telfer, Angelo's fellow characters are drawn with humour, insight and sympathy, making the book a wittily satirical comment on the grossness and waste of war. Eric Linklater, who served with the Black Watch in Italy in World War II, is one of Scotland's most distinguished writers. In Private Angelo he has written a book which demonstrates that honour is not solely the preserve of the brave. Read Less
Add this copy of Private Angelo (Canongate Classics) to cart. $6.71, good condition, Sold by Greener Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from London, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2008 by Canongate Books Ltd.
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Add this copy of Private Angelo to cart. $6.86, good condition, Sold by Yare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Great Yarmouth, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1948 by The Reprint Society.
Add this copy of Private Angelo to cart. $9.24, very good condition, Sold by STEELYARD BOOKS rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from CROMER, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1974 by Edito-Service/Heron.
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Geoffrey Bargery. Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Brown leatherette cover with gilt decoration; 266pp, b/w illustrations, photo portrait of author-photo of book to the left. Colouring on the image is from light reflecting from gilt decoration, it is not on the book. Some fading/rubbing to spine, slight rubbing to front cover, pages foxed at top, text clean and pages matured to a golden tint.
Add this copy of Private Angelo (Canongate Classic) to cart. $12.75, new condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND, published 1999 by Canongate Books.
Add this copy of Private Angelo to cart. $23.74, very good condition, Sold by MW Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, G, IRELAND, published 1958 by Penguin Books.
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Physical description; 235 p., 18 cm. Very good paperback copy; edges slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean.
Add this copy of Private Angelo to cart. $44.89, very good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1957 by Privately Printed.
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David Gentleman. Near Fine. A nicely bound limited edition copy of Eric Linklater's war satire 'Private Angelo', with illustrated endpapers by David Gentleman. A limited edition work, limited to two thousand copies. 'Private Angelo' is a war satire novel. The novel follows the adventures of an Italian soldier during World War II, beginning with the Italian armistice of 1943, looking at Angelo as he tries to regain control over his life during the war. Written by Eric Linklater. Linklater was a Scottish novelist and poet. He also wrote a memoir about his experiences in the First World War, 'Fanfare for a Tin Hat'. He also published 'Juan in America', 'The Wind on the Moon', 'The Impregnable Women', and more. With colour illustrations endpapers by David Gentleman. Gentleman is an English artist who is known for his work in engraving and lithography. He is best known for his platform length murals at Charing Cross underground station. In the original publisher's paper covered boards. Externally, smart. Light marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine.
Add this copy of Private Angelo to cart. $67.09, very good condition, Sold by Anthony C. Hall rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Isleworth, MIDDX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1946.
Add this copy of Private Angelo to cart. $13.38, very good condition, Sold by The Guru Bookshop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1958 by Penguin Books.
