About the book
The early years of poet P.J. Kavanagh's life - which took him from a Butlin's Holiday Camp to Switzerland and Paris, to a battlefield in Korea, to Oxford and Barcelona, and finally to Java - made little sense to him, until 'something extraordinary happened': his meeting with Sally, 'the perfect stranger'.
This tender, funny and quite unsentimental record of the uniqueness of human love is as much a celebration of joy – despite its abrupt and shocking conclusion – as it is a poet’s tribute of thanks.
Editions of The Perfect Stranger
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781871510591
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781871510607
Read an Excerpt
The early years of poet P.J. Kavanagh's life - which took him from a Butlin's Holiday Camp to Switzerland and Paris, to a battlefield in Korea, to Oxford and Barcelona, and finally to Java - made little sense to him, until 'something extraordinary happened': his meeting with Sally, 'the perfect stranger'.
This tender, funny and quite unsentimental record of the uniqueness of human love is as much a celebration of joy – despite its abrupt and shocking conclusion – as it is a poet’s tribute of thanks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Perfect Stranger about?
The early years of poet P.J. Kavanagh's life - which took him from a Butlin's Holiday Camp to Switzerland and Paris, to a battlefield in Korea, to Oxford and Barcelona, and finally to Java - made little sense to him, until 'something extraordinary happened': his meeting with Sally, 'the perfect stranger'.
This tender, funny and quite unsentimental record of the uniqueness of human love is as much a celebration of joy – despite its abrupt and shocking conclusion – as it is a poet’s tribute of thanks.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Perfect Stranger?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general > Biography: writers > Autobiography: writers
Where can I read a sample of The Perfect Stranger?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781871510591
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Perfect Stranger?
P. J. Kavanagh
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Perfect Stranger is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781871510591) and paperback(ISBN 9781871510607)
Is there an audio of the book?
Listen to an audio sample of The Perfect Stranger here