Thank you for viewing. Please review the following information before making your purchase. War Notebooks - Paperback – April 21, 2008 Marguerite Duras (Author), Michio Tanaka (Translator) Four notebooks from before and around Duras's debut as a writer have been discovered! These valuable materials, which can be called the "origin" and "prototype" of the author, which would eventually lead to masterpieces, include drafts and sketches of novels, memories of her childhood, and terrifying experiences during the war (the deportation and return of her husband, Robert Antelme, from a concentration camp, and drafts of "The War" in later years). From the "Preface" - "In terms of the value of old records, 'War Notebooks' is far superior to others. These four small notebooks (belonging to the oldest parts) were kept together in an envelope under this name by Marguerite Duras herself, and we have decided to use it as the title... Unlike mere drafts or disjointed fragments, 'War Notebooks' is an expression of a work in the making. This womb of future writing, with its strong impressions, contains the fundamental structure of the entire Durasian imagination. These texts, which evoke feelings of discovery and recognition in readers familiar with the author, undoubtedly shed indispensable light on reading Duras's works." Standard condition for a used book. Good condition. Please understand that this is a used item before purchasing. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about the condition of used items. Please forgive any minor scratches, marks, or stains. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for something in the same condition as a new item. We will ship within 1-2 days after confirming payment. ★ We offer anonymous shipping with tracking, so please rest assured. Pickups and deliveries are available on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Book B8 ya me 1000