Description
Discover the transformative power of storytelling with 'An Elegant Young Man,' a remarkable debut by Luke Carman. This evocative collection of monologues and narratives offers a raw and honest exploration of contemporary life on Australia’s cultural frontier. Delve into the experiences of a young, self-aware protagonist wrestling with family complexities and the vibrant tapestry of Western Sydney’s social landscape, populated by diverse characters such as Fobs, Lebbbos, and scumbag Aussies. Carman’s lyrical style captures the spectrum of human emotion—fear, anger, beauty, and love—inviting readers to connect deeply with the journey of self-discovery amidst chaotic surroundings.
Initially shortlisted for the 2014 ALS Gold Medal, this collection exemplifies powerful street poetry, resonating with the essence of today’s youth. It reflects the heartfelt struggles of belonging and identity, making it an essential addition for lovers of innovative Australian literature. Perfect for those who appreciate thought-provoking literature, 'An Elegant Young Man' is not just a book; it's a visceral narrative that showcases the vibrancy of emerging voices in writing.
Please note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781922146458. Year: 2013. Publisher: Giramondo Publishing. Secure your copy today and experience the captivating world within the pages of this extraordinary work.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922146458
Year: 2013
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2014 ALS GOLD MEDAL
For
a long time Western Sydney has been the political flash-point of the nation,
but it has been absent from Australian literature. Luke Carman's first book of
fiction changeS all that: a collection of monologues and stories which
tells it how it is on Australia's cultural frontier. His young, self-conscious
but determined hero navigates his way through the complications of his divorced
family, and an often perilous social world, with its Fobs, Lebbbos, Greek, Serbs,
Grubby Boys and scumbag Aussies, friends and enemies. He loves Whitman and
Kerouac, Leonard Cohen and Henry Rollins, is awkward with girls, and has an
invisible friend called Tom. His neighbour Wessam tells him he should write a
book called How to Be Gay – and now
he has. Carman's style is packed with thought and energy: it captures the
voices of the street, and conveys fear and anger, beauty and affection, with a restless
intensity.
"An Elegant Young Manis street poetry for contemporary Sydney, and it demonstrates what is most exciting and innovative in Australia's emerging writers." - Sydney Morning Heraldreview
Winner of the UTS Glenda Adams award for new writing at the 2015 NSW Premier's Literary Awards
Initially shortlisted for the 2014 ALS Gold Medal, this collection exemplifies powerful street poetry, resonating with the essence of today’s youth. It reflects the heartfelt struggles of belonging and identity, making it an essential addition for lovers of innovative Australian literature. Perfect for those who appreciate thought-provoking literature, 'An Elegant Young Man' is not just a book; it's a visceral narrative that showcases the vibrancy of emerging voices in writing.
Please note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781922146458. Year: 2013. Publisher: Giramondo Publishing. Secure your copy today and experience the captivating world within the pages of this extraordinary work.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922146458
Year: 2013
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2014 ALS GOLD MEDAL
For
a long time Western Sydney has been the political flash-point of the nation,
but it has been absent from Australian literature. Luke Carman's first book of
fiction changeS all that: a collection of monologues and stories which
tells it how it is on Australia's cultural frontier. His young, self-conscious
but determined hero navigates his way through the complications of his divorced
family, and an often perilous social world, with its Fobs, Lebbbos, Greek, Serbs,
Grubby Boys and scumbag Aussies, friends and enemies. He loves Whitman and
Kerouac, Leonard Cohen and Henry Rollins, is awkward with girls, and has an
invisible friend called Tom. His neighbour Wessam tells him he should write a
book called How to Be Gay – and now
he has. Carman's style is packed with thought and energy: it captures the
voices of the street, and conveys fear and anger, beauty and affection, with a restless
intensity.
"An Elegant Young Manis street poetry for contemporary Sydney, and it demonstrates what is most exciting and innovative in Australia's emerging writers." - Sydney Morning Heraldreview
Winner of the UTS Glenda Adams award for new writing at the 2015 NSW Premier's Literary Awards