Description
Immerse yourself in *A Lifetime on Clouds: Text Classics*, a captivating literary journey that captures the essence of teenage life in 1950s Melbourne. Authored by the talented writer with an introduction by Andy Griffiths, this insightful novel explores the intersection of adolescence and societal change before the dawn of television and the family car reshaped suburbs forever. In this meticulously crafted paperback, readers will follow Adrian Sherd, an earnest and isolated teenage boy grappling with his burgeoning hormones and deep-seated religious devotion. Experience Adrian’s whimsical dreams of vibrant orgies with American film stars and picturesque plans of a family brimming with eleven children alongside his sweetheart. This classic narrative delves into the themes of sexual frustration, longing, and the poignant nuances of youth. *A Lifetime on Clouds* is not just a book; it is an exploration of a pivotal time when innocence collided with emerging modernity. With 176 pages of engaging storytelling and rich character development, this 2013 publication from The Text Publishing Company is a must-have for fans of literary fiction and coming-of-age stories. Whether you're an avid reader, a student, or seeking to expand your literary collection, this book delivers its promise of humor and depth. Enjoy fast delivery and excellent customer service when you order from Smartfox NZ, your trusted source for quality literature.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922147455
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 176
Description:
Introduced by Andy Griffiths.
Adrian Sherd is a teenage boy in Melbourne of the 1950s-the last years before television and the family car changed suburbia forever.
Earnest and isolated, tormented by his hormones and his religious devotion, Adrian dreams of elaborate orgies with American film stars, and of marrying his sweetheart and fathering eleven children by her. He even dreams a history of the world as a chronicle of sexual frustration.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922147455
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 176
Description:
Introduced by Andy Griffiths.
Adrian Sherd is a teenage boy in Melbourne of the 1950s-the last years before television and the family car changed suburbia forever.
Earnest and isolated, tormented by his hormones and his religious devotion, Adrian dreams of elaborate orgies with American film stars, and of marrying his sweetheart and fathering eleven children by her. He even dreams a history of the world as a chronicle of sexual frustration.