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Discover the profound narratives woven in Gerald Murnane's 'Landscape with Landscape', a standout collection of short fiction. This enriching book, published by Giramondo Publishing in 2016, showcases Murnane's distinctive voice and masterful storytelling. Set against the backdrop of 1960s Melbourne, the collection features six loosely connected stories that explore the intricate landscapes of human emotion and experience. Murnane dives deep into the conflicting realms of Catholicism, intimacy, and self-awareness, providing readers with both reflective and evocative prose. Notably, the poignant sixth story, 'The Battle of Acosta Nu', captures the essence of longing and loss, as it narrates the heart-wrenching experience of a father facing tragedy amidst a vivid imagination of a distant Australia. Despite facing harsh criticism upon its initial release, this reprinted edition has rightfully earned its place as one of Murnane's finest works, appealing to both longtime fans and new readers alike. This brand new book carries the ISBN 9781925336115 and is a must-have for lovers of contemporary Australian literature. Order today and enjoy free shipping on this remarkable literary journey! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery, and note that 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: 9781925336115
Year: 2016
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
Landscape with Landscape is Gerald Murnane's fourth book, after The Plains, and his first collection of short fiction. When it was first published, thirty years ago, it was cruelly reviewed. 'I feel sorry for my fourth-eldest, which of all my book-children was the most brutally treated in its early years,' Murnane writes in his foreword to this new edition. In hindsight it can be seen to contain some of his best writing, and to offer a wide-ranging exploration of the different landscapes which make up the imagination of this extraordinary Australian writer. Five of the six loosely connected stories also trace a journey through the suburbs of Melbourne in the 1960s, as the writer negotiates the conflicting demands of Catholicism and sex, self-consciousness and intimacy, alcohol and literature. The sixth story, 'The Battle of Acosta Nu', is remarkable for its depth of emotion, as it imagines a Paraguayan man imagining a country called Australia, while his son sickens and dies before his eyes.
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: 9781925336115
Year: 2016
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
Landscape with Landscape is Gerald Murnane's fourth book, after The Plains, and his first collection of short fiction. When it was first published, thirty years ago, it was cruelly reviewed. 'I feel sorry for my fourth-eldest, which of all my book-children was the most brutally treated in its early years,' Murnane writes in his foreword to this new edition. In hindsight it can be seen to contain some of his best writing, and to offer a wide-ranging exploration of the different landscapes which make up the imagination of this extraordinary Australian writer. Five of the six loosely connected stories also trace a journey through the suburbs of Melbourne in the 1960s, as the writer negotiates the conflicting demands of Catholicism and sex, self-consciousness and intimacy, alcohol and literature. The sixth story, 'The Battle of Acosta Nu', is remarkable for its depth of emotion, as it imagines a Paraguayan man imagining a country called Australia, while his son sickens and dies before his eyes.