Description
Discover the profound literary masterpiece, Inland, by celebrated writer Gerald Murnane. This brand-new edition, published by Giramondo Publishing, captures the reader’s imagination with its intricate exploration of guilt, longing, and regret. Originally released 25 years ago, Inland has garnered renewed acclaim as a must-read within contemporary Australian literature and a notable contender in discussions about the Nobel Prize in Literature. Murnane deftly navigates his native Pascoe Vale in Melbourne, crafting a compelling narrative that intertwines the lives of characters from Hungary and Ideal South Dakota. Each location serves as a backdrop for deep existential questions and haunting truths surrounding betrayal and the quest for redemption. Murnane's unique linguistic style elevates this work to a significant status, making it a vital addition to any bookshelf. Ideal for literature enthusiasts and scholars alike, Inland offers rich metaphysical insights that provoke reflection and discussion. Whether you’re a fan of literary fiction or looking for an engaging read, this book promises to deliver. Immerse yourself in Murnane's world today and experience a literary journey that resonates with timeless truths. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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: 9781922146281
Year: 2013
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
With Giramondo's publication of Barley Patch and A History of Books, Gerald Murnane has attracted renewed interest as a brilliant writer and Nobel Prize contender. First published 25 years ago, Inland is one of Murnane's most complex and rewarding works, a study of guilt, longing and regret rich in metaphysical insights. From his native district in the Melbourne suburb of Pascoe Vale, Murnane's narrator imagines another world, in Szolnok county Hungary, and within that world another, in Ideal South Dakota, each haunted by the betrayal of a young girl, each driven by the possibility of restitution. Murnane's mastery over language and his pressing towards the edges of what fiction can accomplish make this book a landmark in Australian literature.
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: 9781922146281
Year: 2013
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
With Giramondo's publication of Barley Patch and A History of Books, Gerald Murnane has attracted renewed interest as a brilliant writer and Nobel Prize contender. First published 25 years ago, Inland is one of Murnane's most complex and rewarding works, a study of guilt, longing and regret rich in metaphysical insights. From his native district in the Melbourne suburb of Pascoe Vale, Murnane's narrator imagines another world, in Szolnok county Hungary, and within that world another, in Ideal South Dakota, each haunted by the betrayal of a young girl, each driven by the possibility of restitution. Murnane's mastery over language and his pressing towards the edges of what fiction can accomplish make this book a landmark in Australian literature.