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Myself and Marco Polo

by Paul Griffiths
RM34.00 MYR Now RM19.00 MYR Save 44%
Myself and Marco Polo
Myself and Marco Polo

Imaginative retelling of Marco Polo's life journey.

If you're captivated by history infused with creative storytelling, "Myself and Marco Polo" can be a mesmerizing read. Paul Griffiths carefully weaves the rich tapestry of Polo's adventures with a touch of the mystical IChing cards, offering a narrative that's both grounded in historical curiosity and elevated by its literary imagination. It's a beautiful bridge between fact and fiction for those intrigued by the past.

  • Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book in South Asia and Europe (1990)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Myself and Marco Polo

by Paul Griffiths
RM34.00 MYR Now RM19.00 MYR Save 44%
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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ISBN: 9780701135713
Authors: Paul Griffiths
Publisher: Random House
Date of Publication: 1989-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Fantasy
Related Topics: Retellings, Historical Fantasy, War
Goodreads rating: 3.28
(rated by 25 readers)

Description

This work mixes reality with phantasmagoria as it encompasses adventure, Zen riddles, restaurant reviews, and ancient legends. In a 14th century Italian prison cell, two men are collaborating on a life history. One is Marco Polo, the other Rustichello, his ghost writer.
 

Imaginative retelling of Marco Polo's life journey.

If you're captivated by history infused with creative storytelling, "Myself and Marco Polo" can be a mesmerizing read. Paul Griffiths carefully weaves the rich tapestry of Polo's adventures with a touch of the mystical IChing cards, offering a narrative that's both grounded in historical curiosity and elevated by its literary imagination. It's a beautiful bridge between fact and fiction for those intrigued by the past.

  • Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book in South Asia and Europe (1990)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.