Description
Discover the enthralling life and cultural impact of Frank Moorhouse through *Strange Paths*, a captivating exploration of one of Australia’s most influential literary figures. This insightful biography delves into the rich tapestry of Moorhouse’s experiences, revealing the many paths he traveled and the times he shaped. Known for his diverse oeuvre, including essays, short stories, and the iconic Edith Trilogy, Moorhouse was a fearless advocate for freedom of speech and sexual self-determination. In this landmark study by Matthew Lamb, immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Moorhouse, whose public persona was matched only by the depth of his private life. With the meticulous research backed by the legendary RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA, this book uncovers the narrative threads connecting Moorhouse’s relationships, his contributions to Australian literature, and the cultural history that influenced him. The first volume in a projected two-part series, *Strange Paths* invites readers to explore the creative and often sardonic life of a writer who remains a beacon of originality in contemporary literature. Perfect for literature enthusiasts, students of cultural history, and anyone interested in understanding the legacy of Frank Moorhouse. Order your copy today and embark on a journey into the singular world of Australian literary greatness.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143786122
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2023
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Description:
A cultural history of the times that shaped Frank Moorhouse and which Moorhouse himself helped to shape.
'Lamb has laid the foundation of a cumulative work that may well reach, even exceed, David Marr's Patrick White- A Life, which many consider the high-water mark of Australian biography.'
NIGEL FEATHERSTONE, GUARDIAN
Frank Moorhouse was legendary in Australian literary and cultural life, the author of a huge and diverse body of work - essays, short stories, journalism, scripts, the iconic Edith Trilogy - an unapologetic activist, intellectual, libertarian and champion of freedom of speech and sexual self determination. Though he lived his life publicly, his private stories have not been shared, the many paths he forged left unexamined, until now.
Matthew Lamb shared many a luncheon table with Moorhouse and immersed himself in the archived life and cultural ephemera of Frank's world. This landmark study, from Moorhouse's own publisher, the first in a projected two volumes, is the fascinating and comprehensive story of how one of Australia's most original writers and pioneer of the discontinuous narrative came to be.
Fearless, sardonic and utterly dedicated to his creative life, his relationships with friends, other writers and lovers were complex and long-lasting. Lamb shares the strange paths that Frank traversed and gives us a cultural history of the times that shaped Moorhouse and which Moorhouse himself helped to shape.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143786122
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2023
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Description:
A cultural history of the times that shaped Frank Moorhouse and which Moorhouse himself helped to shape.
'Lamb has laid the foundation of a cumulative work that may well reach, even exceed, David Marr's Patrick White- A Life, which many consider the high-water mark of Australian biography.'
NIGEL FEATHERSTONE, GUARDIAN
Frank Moorhouse was legendary in Australian literary and cultural life, the author of a huge and diverse body of work - essays, short stories, journalism, scripts, the iconic Edith Trilogy - an unapologetic activist, intellectual, libertarian and champion of freedom of speech and sexual self determination. Though he lived his life publicly, his private stories have not been shared, the many paths he forged left unexamined, until now.
Matthew Lamb shared many a luncheon table with Moorhouse and immersed himself in the archived life and cultural ephemera of Frank's world. This landmark study, from Moorhouse's own publisher, the first in a projected two volumes, is the fascinating and comprehensive story of how one of Australia's most original writers and pioneer of the discontinuous narrative came to be.
Fearless, sardonic and utterly dedicated to his creative life, his relationships with friends, other writers and lovers were complex and long-lasting. Lamb shares the strange paths that Frank traversed and gives us a cultural history of the times that shaped Moorhouse and which Moorhouse himself helped to shape.