On Dearborn Street
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: Miles Franklin
Binding: Paperback
Published: University of Queensland Press, St Lucia, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Miles Franklin's "On Dearborn Street" is a captivating work of early 20th-century Australian literature, presenting a vibrant narrative of a young woman navigating the complexities of love, ambition, and societal expectations in Chicago. This novel, a semi-autobiographical account, offers a keen observation of the cultural differences between Australia and America through the eyes of its spirited protagonist. It masterfully portrays the challenges faced by women seeking independence and intellectual fulfillment in a rapidly changing world, making it a significant contribution to feminist literature. The story is rich with detail, capturing the essence of urban life and the pursuit of personal freedom with both wit and poignancy.
Author: Miles Franklin
Binding: Paperback
Published: University of Queensland Press, St Lucia, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Miles Franklin's "On Dearborn Street" is a captivating work of early 20th-century Australian literature, presenting a vibrant narrative of a young woman navigating the complexities of love, ambition, and societal expectations in Chicago. This novel, a semi-autobiographical account, offers a keen observation of the cultural differences between Australia and America through the eyes of its spirited protagonist. It masterfully portrays the challenges faced by women seeking independence and intellectual fulfillment in a rapidly changing world, making it a significant contribution to feminist literature. The story is rich with detail, capturing the essence of urban life and the pursuit of personal freedom with both wit and poignancy.