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A Kestrel for a Knave
Series: Penguin Essentials
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A Kestrel for a Knave
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The powerful novel which inspired one of the most famous British films of the 60s, published as a Penguin Essential for the first time.
Barry Hines's A Kestrel for a Knave was published in 1968, and was made into one of the key British films of the sixties. Billy Casper is beaten by his drunken brother, ignored by his mother, and failing at school. He seems destined for a hard, miserable life down the pits, but for a brief time, he finds one pleasure in life: a wild kestrel that he has raised and tamed himself.
Series: Penguin Essentials
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A Kestrel for a Knave is often praised for its poignant portrayal of a young boy's struggles with harsh social realities in a working-class environment. Reviewers commend Barry Hines for his vivid characterisation and the authenticity of the setting, alongside the touching relationship between the protagonist and the kestrel. The narrative resonates with readers for its exploration of themes such as hope, escape, and the impact of socio-economic challenges.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241978962
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 August 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 111.0mm
Height: 181.0mm
Weight: 117g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Barry Hines was born near Barnsley, Yorkshire, in 1939 and was a promising footballer before taking a teaching qualification at Loughborough. He taught PE in London and in Yorkshire before writing full time. He has written nine novels, and co-wrote the screenplay of Kes with Ken Loach. He lives in Yorkshire.
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