The Cousin From Fiji

The Cousin From Fiji

$20.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Tullamarine warehouse

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: Norman Lindsay
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus and Robertson Ltd, 1945

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Heavily damaged DJ included - not shown.

The satirical novel The Cousin From Fiji presents a vibrant social comedy, chronicling the arrival of a spirited young woman from the South Seas into the staid conventions of Australian society. This witty narrative illustrates the clash between natural innocence and artificial propriety, exposing the hypocrisies of the era with sharp humor. Lindsay's prose uncovers the absurdities of human behavior and societal expectations through a series of comedic encounters. The novel argues for a more uninhibited approach to life, challenging readers to reconsider their own preconceived notions.

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Description

Author: Norman Lindsay
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus and Robertson Ltd, 1945

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Heavily damaged DJ included - not shown.

The satirical novel The Cousin From Fiji presents a vibrant social comedy, chronicling the arrival of a spirited young woman from the South Seas into the staid conventions of Australian society. This witty narrative illustrates the clash between natural innocence and artificial propriety, exposing the hypocrisies of the era with sharp humor. Lindsay's prose uncovers the absurdities of human behavior and societal expectations through a series of comedic encounters. The novel argues for a more uninhibited approach to life, challenging readers to reconsider their own preconceived notions.