Description
Discover 'The Garden Book' by Brian Castro, a profound exploration of emotional and social landscapes set in the stunning Dandenong Ranges. This beautifully crafted novel, published in 2005 by Giramondo Publishing, offers an immersive reading experience into the life of Swan Hay, once Shuang He, who navigates love, loss, and the turbulence of her era. After her mysterious disappearance, Norman Shih, a rare book librarian, embarks on a journey through antiquarian bookshops and guest house libraries, piecing together Swan's story from her evocative writings. Through poignant themes of loneliness, addiction, and societal prejudice, Castro's prose vividly portrays the precariousness of Australian lives in the shadow of the Depression and World War II. The Garden Book serves as a captivating narrative rich with depth, capturing the essence of human experience. Ideal for readers who appreciate literary fiction entwined with rich cultural contexts, this book is a must-have for any collection. 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: 9781920882105.
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: 9781920882105
Year: 2005
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
Brian Castro's novel is set in the Dandenong Ranges in the years between the Depression and the Second World War.
The story revolves around Swan Hay, born Shuang He, daughter of a country schoolteacher, her marriage to the passionate and brutal Darcy Damon, and her love affair with the aviator and architect Jasper Zenlin. Fifty years after her disappearance, Norman Shih, a rare book librarian, pieces together Swan's chaotic life from clues found in guest house libraries, antiquarian bookshops and her own elusive writings. But what exactly is his relationship to her?
The Garden Bookis about loneliness, addiction, exploitation; it is about the precarious nature of Australian lives, when gripped by fear and racial prejudice. Yet underlying the story, and commanding it, there is the assured beat of Castro's prose, evoking an ideal world beyond these fears, full of richness and power.
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: 9781920882105
Year: 2005
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
Brian Castro's novel is set in the Dandenong Ranges in the years between the Depression and the Second World War.
The story revolves around Swan Hay, born Shuang He, daughter of a country schoolteacher, her marriage to the passionate and brutal Darcy Damon, and her love affair with the aviator and architect Jasper Zenlin. Fifty years after her disappearance, Norman Shih, a rare book librarian, pieces together Swan's chaotic life from clues found in guest house libraries, antiquarian bookshops and her own elusive writings. But what exactly is his relationship to her?
The Garden Bookis about loneliness, addiction, exploitation; it is about the precarious nature of Australian lives, when gripped by fear and racial prejudice. Yet underlying the story, and commanding it, there is the assured beat of Castro's prose, evoking an ideal world beyond these fears, full of richness and power.