Voss
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: Patrick White
Binding: Hardback
Published: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1958
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Set against the harsh Australian landscape, Patrick White's "Voss" chronicles the ill-fated expedition of a German explorer and his companions into the continent's uncharted interior. This profound novel presents a gripping psychological drama, illustrating the complex interplay between ambition, faith, and the human spirit's capacity for both grandeur and delusion. The narrative uncovers the profound spiritual transformation of its protagonist as he confronts the unforgiving wilderness and his own inner demons. White's masterful prose details a journey that transcends mere physical exploration, becoming a powerful allegory for the search for meaning and the nature of true leadership. The work stands as a monumental achievement in Australian literature, offering a stark yet beautiful portrayal of human endurance and the mysteries of the natural world.
Author: Patrick White
Binding: Hardback
Published: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1958
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Set against the harsh Australian landscape, Patrick White's "Voss" chronicles the ill-fated expedition of a German explorer and his companions into the continent's uncharted interior. This profound novel presents a gripping psychological drama, illustrating the complex interplay between ambition, faith, and the human spirit's capacity for both grandeur and delusion. The narrative uncovers the profound spiritual transformation of its protagonist as he confronts the unforgiving wilderness and his own inner demons. White's masterful prose details a journey that transcends mere physical exploration, becoming a powerful allegory for the search for meaning and the nature of true leadership. The work stands as a monumental achievement in Australian literature, offering a stark yet beautiful portrayal of human endurance and the mysteries of the natural world.