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Dive into the enchanting world of 'The Salamanders', a captivating novel by acclaimed author William Lane. This brand new book, published in 2016 by Transit Lounge, takes you on a journey of love, memory, and the intricate complexities of family dynamics. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Hawkesbury River, this novel intricately weaves the lives of Arthur and Rosie as they navigate their shared past and the haunting presence of Peregrine, Arthur's father, a renowned and controversial artist. With a blend of poetic imagery and hallucinatory prose, 'The Salamanders' delves deep into the human psyche, revealing the often overlooked beauty and horror of life. As Arthur and Rosie reconnect, they unearth childhood memories and grapple with the lasting impacts of their upbringing, making this book a heart-wrenching exploration of reconciliation and the passage of time. Perfect for readers who enjoy literary fiction with rich character development, this unforgettable story will stay with you long after the final page. Order your copy today and experience a journey that challenges perceptions and evokes deep emotional responses. 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: 9780994395849
Year: 2016
Publisher: Transit Lounge
Description:
'This is the shape-shifting detail of life, the tiny horrible and beautiful things we don't noticeuntil fever or trauma stop us in our tracks; Lane has pulled them from the depths of ourpsyche and written them into a story of family that shifts and tilts the world we know.Dreamlike, nightmarish, unforgettable.' - Jane Rawson, author of A Wrong Turn at the Officeof Unmade Lists and Formaldehyde
At its heart, The Salamanders is a love story. Arthur lives in a hut by the Hawkesbury River,the detritus of suburban life gradually encroaching. When Rosie, the adopted daughter of hisfathers' second wife returns from England to visit. their time together raises childhoodmemories of their father Peregrine, a famous and controversial artist, and what happened at aholiday by the ocean years ago.
Rosie, Arthur and Peregrine are characters the reader will find it hard to let go of and this isalso a subtle, affecting novel of ideas.With poetic, hallucinatory power, Lane explores how art can become life, how we as adultscannot truly escape the past and the influence of our parents, and how we might embrace theintensity and beauty of the moment as we journey towards reconciliation.
William Lane on his new book The Salamanders and the strangeness of life. Read therecent article in The Newcastle Herald
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: 9780994395849
Year: 2016
Publisher: Transit Lounge
Description:
'This is the shape-shifting detail of life, the tiny horrible and beautiful things we don't noticeuntil fever or trauma stop us in our tracks; Lane has pulled them from the depths of ourpsyche and written them into a story of family that shifts and tilts the world we know.Dreamlike, nightmarish, unforgettable.' - Jane Rawson, author of A Wrong Turn at the Officeof Unmade Lists and Formaldehyde
At its heart, The Salamanders is a love story. Arthur lives in a hut by the Hawkesbury River,the detritus of suburban life gradually encroaching. When Rosie, the adopted daughter of hisfathers' second wife returns from England to visit. their time together raises childhoodmemories of their father Peregrine, a famous and controversial artist, and what happened at aholiday by the ocean years ago.
Rosie, Arthur and Peregrine are characters the reader will find it hard to let go of and this isalso a subtle, affecting novel of ideas.With poetic, hallucinatory power, Lane explores how art can become life, how we as adultscannot truly escape the past and the influence of our parents, and how we might embrace theintensity and beauty of the moment as we journey towards reconciliation.
William Lane on his new book The Salamanders and the strangeness of life. Read therecent article in The Newcastle Herald