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Discover the captivating tale of 'Eve Langley and the Pea Pickers', a thought-provoking exploration of truth and fiction woven through the life of enigmatic Australian author Eve Langley. This gripping narrative bridges autobiography and fiction, delving into the complexities of identity, family secrets, and the struggles of a pioneering female writer. Published by Monash University Publishing in 2021, this brand-new edition sheds light on Langley's tumultuous life, including her ambiguous relationship with her father and her deep bond with her sister June. Throughout the pages, readers will uncover the layers of Langley’s psyche, as she challenges norms and explores themes of gender fluidity, love, and loss. Engage with the rich historical context and the extraordinary life of a writer who has intrigued audiences for decades. Ideal for literature enthusiasts, this book promises a unique perspective on the intersection of personal narrative and fiction. **Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.** Conditionally brand new, this significant work is identified by ISBN 9781922464392. Dive into the world of Eve Langley and witness a poignant story that resonates with universal themes.
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: 9781922464392
Year: 2021
Publisher: Monash University Publishing
Description:
Autobiography or fiction? This question has shadowed the work of enigmatic Australian author Eve Langley since her death in 1974. Was her writing the truth, or false, or somewhere in between? What did it mean when she described her father as â€evil’ and â€perverted’ in her first published novel The Pea Pickers (1942) and a kindly figure in later, unpublished work? Did she really believe herself to be Oscar Wilde? Was she gender fluid? Eve and her sister (and co-conspirator) June held onto family secrets as if their very lives depended on it. Eve Langley has been in the news since the 1920s and reviewed on both sides of the globe. She was an author, a wife, a mother, a sister, a daughter and a long-term psychiatric inmate. But June, who traversed the Australian countryside dressed as a boy, a willing lifelong companion to her beloved sister, is a lonely anonymous figure. Drawing on contemporary evidence, Eve Langley and the Pea Pickers gives the key players in the author’s life a voice, and the result is a fascinating but ultimately poignant tale of love and loss.
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: 9781922464392
Year: 2021
Publisher: Monash University Publishing
Description:
Autobiography or fiction? This question has shadowed the work of enigmatic Australian author Eve Langley since her death in 1974. Was her writing the truth, or false, or somewhere in between? What did it mean when she described her father as â€evil’ and â€perverted’ in her first published novel The Pea Pickers (1942) and a kindly figure in later, unpublished work? Did she really believe herself to be Oscar Wilde? Was she gender fluid? Eve and her sister (and co-conspirator) June held onto family secrets as if their very lives depended on it. Eve Langley has been in the news since the 1920s and reviewed on both sides of the globe. She was an author, a wife, a mother, a sister, a daughter and a long-term psychiatric inmate. But June, who traversed the Australian countryside dressed as a boy, a willing lifelong companion to her beloved sister, is a lonely anonymous figure. Drawing on contemporary evidence, Eve Langley and the Pea Pickers gives the key players in the author’s life a voice, and the result is a fascinating but ultimately poignant tale of love and loss.