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From the two-time Man Booker winner, the story of the 18th Century Irish giant, Charles O'Brien. Charles O'Brien, bard and giant. The cynical are moved by his flights of romance; the craven stirred by his tales of epic deeds. But what of his own story as he is led from Ireland to seek his fortune beyond the seas in England? The Surprising Irish Giant may be the sensation of the season but only his compatriots seem to attend to his mythic powers of invention. John Hunter, celebrated surgeon and anatomist, buys dead men from the gallows and babies' corpses by the inch. Where is a man as unique as The Giant to hide his bones when he is yet alive? The Giant, O' Brien is an unforgettable novel; lyrical, shocking and spliced with black comedy.

Fiction & Poetry >> Modern & contemporary fiction post c 1945 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Publication Date: 03/06/1999 ISBN-13: 9781857028867 Details: Type: Paperback Format: Books

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Good Sellers Comments: The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.	worldofbooks Available Qty: 2 United Kingdom	From United Kingdom £2.95 3-10 business days	£1.52 Earns 6 Foyalty points Price including delivery to the UK = £4.47 Add to Basket
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Fine/Like New Sellers Comments: Clean, tight, has a remainder mark, -JP All orders are shipped by kbooks every business day.	kbooks Available Qty: 1 United States	From United States £8.15 21-28 business days	£10.96 Earns 43 Foyalty points Price including delivery to the UK = £19.11 Add to Basket
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New Sellers Comments: Format: Paperback. Brand New, Perfect Condition. May Ship From Overseas, Allow Additional Delivery Time.	Papa Media Available Qty: 1 United States	From United States £8.15 21-28 business days	£54.13 Earns 216 Foyalty points Price including delivery to the UK = £62.28 Add to Basket

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£2.95 3-10 business days

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Price including delivery to the UK = £4.47

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