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The Good Companions J. B. Priestley

The Good Companions By J. B. Priestley

The Good Companions by J. B. Priestley


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Summary

Part of a series of books that aim of bring back into print the fiction work of one of the 20th century's greatest writers, J B Priestley. This book contains biographical details, images and information on the music hall scene of the 1920s, to enable the reader to place the novel in its historical context.

The Good Companions Summary

The Good Companions by J. B. Priestley

In 2006, Great Northern Books launched a new series of books under the title Rediscovering Priestley with the aim of bringing back into print the fiction work of one of the 20th century's greatest writers, J.B. Priestley. The first book in this series of beautifully produced collectors' editions was Bright Day, which received accolades from some of the country's leading writers and political figures including Tony Benn, Margaret Drabble, Michael Foot, Beryl Bainbridge, Alan Bennett, Barry Cryer and many others. Not only was it a creative and critical success but also achieved high levels of sales through retail outlets across the country and online. This success is now to be repeated with the publication of a second title - also superbly designed, illustrated and bound - Priestley's first major non-fiction success, The Good Companions, originally published in 1929. As with Bright Day, this new book will contain biographical details, images and information on the music hall scene of the 1920s, to enable the reader to place the novel in its historical context. The Good Companions, will be eagerly sought after by all those who bought Bright Day as well as the many thousands of lovers of Priestley's work and appreciators of classic literature across the world.

The Good Companions Reviews

'Priestley was a grand writer... we should still listen to him, before time runs out. His return to our bookshelves will give people this opportunity. I am extremely pleased an effort is being made to re-kindle interest in this great writer.' Beryl Bainbridge

About J. B. Priestley

John Boynton Priestley (1894-1984) was pre-eminently a dramatist and a novelist. Many of his works have become 20th century literary classics, among them 'The Good Companions', 'Angel Pavement', 'An Inspector Calls' and 'Time and the Conways'. He was a founder of the campaign for nuclear disarmament and a champion of public lending rights. In literary, social and political terms he was very much 'a man for all seasons'. Lee Hanson is an expert on J.B. Priestley's life and work. A teacher of English at Bradford Grammar School, he is a member of the J.B. Priestley Society. David Joy acted as researcher for the anthology 'J B Priestley's Yorkshire'. Former editor of Dalesman magazine, he is an acknowledged expert on Yorkshire and the Dales.

Additional information

GOR001396632
9781905080359
1905080352
The Good Companions by J. B. Priestley
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Great Northern Books Ltd
20070930
605
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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