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At Swim-Two-Birds: Available Copies
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Modern Classics At Swim Two Birds (Penguin Modern Classics) by Obrien, Flann
Seller: Bay State Book Company (North Smithfield, RI, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $9.77
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $9.77
The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.
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Seller: WeBuyBooks (Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: As New
Book Price: $3.51
Shipping: $6.59
TOTAL Cost: $10.10
Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.
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Seller: GreatBookPrices (Columbia, MD, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $8.35
Shipping: $2.64
TOTAL Cost: $10.99
May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.
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At Swim-Two-Birds by O'Brien, Flann
Paperback
ISBN: 9781628973884
Publisher: Deep Vellum Publishing (2022)
Seller: Better World Books (Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $11.00
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $11.00
Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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At Swim-two-birds (Penguin Modern Classics) by Flann O'Brien
Paperback
ISBN: 9780141182681
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London (2000)
Seller: WorldofBooks (Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $4.11
Shipping: $7.44
TOTAL Cost: $11.55
Flann O'Brien's innovative metafictional work, whose unruly characters strike out their own paths in life to the frustration of their author, At Swim-Two-Birds is a brilliant impressionistic jumble of ideas, mythology and nonsense published in Penguin Modern Classics.Flann O'Brien's first novel tells the story of a young, indolent undergraduate, who lives with his curmudgeonly uncle in Dubin and spends far too much time drinking with his friends. When not drunk or in bed he likes to invent wild stories peoples with hilarious and unlikely characters - but somehow his creations won't do what he wants them to. A dazzling work of farce, satire, folklore and absurdity that gives full rein to its author's dancing intellect and Celtic wit, At Swim-Two-Birds is both a brilliant comic send-up of Irish literature and culture, and a portrayal of Dublin to compare with Joyce's Ulysses.Brian O Nuallain, (1911-1966), better known by his pseudonym Flann O'Brien, was born in Strabane, County Tyrone, and studied at University College Dublin before joining the Irish Civil Service. Ifyou enjoyed At Swim-Two-Birds, you might like Vladimir Nabokov's Pale Fire, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.'This is just the book to give your sister if she's a loud, dirty, boozy girl'Dylan Thomas'That's a real writer, with the true comic spirit'James Joyce, author of Ulysses'A brilliant, beer-soaked miniature masterpiece'Time. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Seller: Wonder Book (Frederick, MD, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $11.84
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $11.84
Good condition. (Irish Folklore, Celtic Mythology, Fiction) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Seller: Half Price Books Inc. (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $9.04
Shipping: $3.49
TOTAL Cost: $12.53
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Seller: HPB-Diamond (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $9.04
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $12.79
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Seller: HPB-Emerald (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $9.04
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $12.79
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Seller: HPB Inc. (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $9.08
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $12.83
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Seller: HPB-Red (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $9.10
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $12.85
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or limited writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Seller: Better World Books Ltd (Dunfermline, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $6.64
Shipping: $6.64
TOTAL Cost: $13.28
Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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At Swim-Two-Birds by O'brien, Flann
Paperback
ISBN: 9781564781819
Publisher: Deep Vellum Publishing (2005)
Seller: Better World Books: West (Reno, NV, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $13.71
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $13.71
Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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At Swim-Two-Birds by O'brien, Flann
Paperback
ISBN: 9781564781819
Publisher: Deep Vellum Publishing (2005)
Seller: Better World Books (Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $13.71
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $13.71
Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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At Swim-Two-Birds by Flann O'Brien
Paperback
ISBN: 9780141182681
Publisher: Penguin Uk (2000)
Seller: HPB Inc. (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $9.99
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $13.74
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Seller: Better World Books Ltd (Dunfermline, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $8.11
Shipping: $6.64
TOTAL Cost: $14.75
Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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