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A stone cutter's journey through wishes and reality.
The Stone Cutter is a poignant exploration of desire and contentment, delivered through the simple yet powerful tale of a man whose wishes lead him to question what happiness truly means. It's a story that will resonate with anyone who has ever longed for a different life, offering a thoughtful reflection on the grass always seeming greener on the other side.
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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Book Condition Guide
Books in Like New Condition
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!
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
Books in Very Good Condition
This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.
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Books in Good Condition
We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.
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Books in Well Read Condition
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.
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ISBN: 9780007186068
Publisher: Collins Educational
Date of Publication: 2005-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.23
(rated by 13 readers)
Description
A poor stone cutter who wished he was a rich man has his wish granted. He then keeps changing his wish, and each wish is granted. Finally, he wishes himself back as he was at the start of the story.
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A stone cutter's journey through wishes and reality.
The Stone Cutter is a poignant exploration of desire and contentment, delivered through the simple yet powerful tale of a man whose wishes lead him to question what happiness truly means. It's a story that will resonate with anyone who has ever longed for a different life, offering a thoughtful reflection on the grass always seeming greener on the other side.
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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