Poor Man's Orange
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Ruth Park
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus & Robertson. Australian Classics Series, Sydney, 1985
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Set in the grim Sydney slums of the 1930s and 40s, the narrative explores the lives of the Darcy family, recent arrivals from New Zealand, as they navigate the challenges of poverty, unemployment, and cultural adjustment. Delie Darcy, the spirited and resilient protagonist, faces numerous hardships with determination and resourcefulness, striving to create a better life for herself and her siblings amidst the harsh realities of their environment. The story delves into themes of family, survival, and the search for belonging, portraying the vibrant community and the struggles of its inhabitants with empathy and realism.
Author: Ruth Park
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus & Robertson. Australian Classics Series, Sydney, 1985
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Set in the grim Sydney slums of the 1930s and 40s, the narrative explores the lives of the Darcy family, recent arrivals from New Zealand, as they navigate the challenges of poverty, unemployment, and cultural adjustment. Delie Darcy, the spirited and resilient protagonist, faces numerous hardships with determination and resourcefulness, striving to create a better life for herself and her siblings amidst the harsh realities of their environment. The story delves into themes of family, survival, and the search for belonging, portraying the vibrant community and the struggles of its inhabitants with empathy and realism.