The Newspaper Of Claremont Street: A Novel

The Newspaper Of Claremont Street: A Novel

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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: Elizabeth Jolley
Binding: Paperback
Published: Fremantle Arts Centre Press, 1988

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

Elizabeth Jolley's "The Newspaper of Claremont Street" is a poignant work of literary fiction that chronicles the solitary life of Miss Hailey, an elderly cleaning woman in Perth, Australia. The novel intimately portrays her meticulous routines, her frugal existence, and her quiet observations of the world around her. It subtly reveals her inner thoughts and dreams, particularly her long-held aspiration to retire to a small farm. Jolley masterfully crafts a narrative that is both humorous and melancholic, offering a profound meditation on aging, independence, and the human need for connection.

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Description

Author: Elizabeth Jolley
Binding: Paperback
Published: Fremantle Arts Centre Press, 1988

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

Elizabeth Jolley's "The Newspaper of Claremont Street" is a poignant work of literary fiction that chronicles the solitary life of Miss Hailey, an elderly cleaning woman in Perth, Australia. The novel intimately portrays her meticulous routines, her frugal existence, and her quiet observations of the world around her. It subtly reveals her inner thoughts and dreams, particularly her long-held aspiration to retire to a small farm. Jolley masterfully crafts a narrative that is both humorous and melancholic, offering a profound meditation on aging, independence, and the human need for connection.