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Experience a captivating narrative with Anthony Macris' 'Capital, Volume 1', a novel shortlisted for the prestigious Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book in the Southeast Asia and South Pacific Region. This compelling debut intertwines the lives of diverse characters that navigate the bustling world of London Underground and suburban Brisbane. From a penniless tourist maneuvering through a crowded tube station to a schoolboy's unsettling film experience, each story is richly layered with socio-political undercurrents, making it an engaging read for literature enthusiasts and casual readers alike. Delve into themes of human struggle, morality, and the quest for connection in a modern world. Enhanced by UWA Publishing's excellence, 'Capital, Volume 1' showcases Macris’ talent in capturing the zeitgeist of contemporary society. Ideal for those interested in literary fiction, modern socio-political narratives, and engaging character studies, this book will leave you reflecting long after you've turned the last page. Ideal for gifting or personal exploration, grab your copy today, and allow yourself to be swept away by this unforgettable literary journey. 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: 9781742585666. Year: 2013. Publisher: UWA Publishing.
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: 9781742585666
Year: 2013
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Description:
Shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writers' Prize Best First Book, Southeast Asia and South Pacific Region, Anthony Macris' highly-acclaimed debut novelCapital, Volume Onetakes the reader on an unforgettable journey through the overcrowded tube tunnels of London.
In a London Underground station during the build-up to peak hour: a penniless tourist, hefting an enormous backpack, is almost pushed off the crowded platform; an elderly woman craves a cigarette while staring at a government health warning; a pregnant mouse struggles to escape an oncoming train. In the tropical heat of suburban Brisbane: a lone schoolboy has a disconcerting experience while watching a film in a multiplex; three office workers mercilessly taunt a colleague; a father discusses with his young sons the morality of Stalin's starvation of the peasantry.
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: 9781742585666
Year: 2013
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Description:
Shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writers' Prize Best First Book, Southeast Asia and South Pacific Region, Anthony Macris' highly-acclaimed debut novelCapital, Volume Onetakes the reader on an unforgettable journey through the overcrowded tube tunnels of London.
In a London Underground station during the build-up to peak hour: a penniless tourist, hefting an enormous backpack, is almost pushed off the crowded platform; an elderly woman craves a cigarette while staring at a government health warning; a pregnant mouse struggles to escape an oncoming train. In the tropical heat of suburban Brisbane: a lone schoolboy has a disconcerting experience while watching a film in a multiplex; three office workers mercilessly taunt a colleague; a father discusses with his young sons the morality of Stalin's starvation of the peasantry.