The Joyful Condemned
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: Kylie Tennant
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan., 1954
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor chips to DJ, tanning and foxing to pages.
This compelling work of Australian social realism chronicles the lives of women navigating the harsh realities of Sydney's underworld in the mid-20th century. With a keen, unsentimental gaze, it uncovers the intricate web of poverty, crime, and societal judgment that shapes their existence. The narrative vividly illustrates the resilience and complex morality of its characters as they strive for survival and a semblance of joy amidst adversity. Tennant's masterful prose presents a poignant yet often darkly humorous portrait of marginalized communities, challenging conventional notions of good and evil. The Joyful Condemned stands as a significant literary achievement, offering a powerful and enduring commentary on social injustice and the human spirit.
Author: Kylie Tennant
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan., 1954
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor chips to DJ, tanning and foxing to pages.
This compelling work of Australian social realism chronicles the lives of women navigating the harsh realities of Sydney's underworld in the mid-20th century. With a keen, unsentimental gaze, it uncovers the intricate web of poverty, crime, and societal judgment that shapes their existence. The narrative vividly illustrates the resilience and complex morality of its characters as they strive for survival and a semblance of joy amidst adversity. Tennant's masterful prose presents a poignant yet often darkly humorous portrait of marginalized communities, challenging conventional notions of good and evil. The Joyful Condemned stands as a significant literary achievement, offering a powerful and enduring commentary on social injustice and the human spirit.