The Children's Bach
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: Helen Garner
Binding: Hardback
Published: Mcphee Gribble, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Helen Garner's "The Children's Bach" is a poignant work of literary fiction that chronicles the lives of Athena and Dexter, a seemingly conventional couple whose domestic tranquility is disrupted by the arrival of Dexter's sister and her unconventional friends. This novel masterfully portrays the complexities of relationships, the quiet desperation beneath suburban life, and the yearning for artistic and personal freedom. Garner’s prose is sharp and insightful, offering a deeply human look at the compromises and passions that shape individual lives. It is a compelling read for those who appreciate nuanced character studies and explorations of modern domesticity.
Author: Helen Garner
Binding: Hardback
Published: Mcphee Gribble, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Helen Garner's "The Children's Bach" is a poignant work of literary fiction that chronicles the lives of Athena and Dexter, a seemingly conventional couple whose domestic tranquility is disrupted by the arrival of Dexter's sister and her unconventional friends. This novel masterfully portrays the complexities of relationships, the quiet desperation beneath suburban life, and the yearning for artistic and personal freedom. Garner’s prose is sharp and insightful, offering a deeply human look at the compromises and passions that shape individual lives. It is a compelling read for those who appreciate nuanced character studies and explorations of modern domesticity.