Capricornia
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: Xavier Herbert
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus & Robertson, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This seminal work of Australian literature chronicles the lives intertwined by the brutal realities of early 20th-century northern Australia. The narrative powerfully illustrates the devastating impact of colonial policies and racial prejudice on both Indigenous and white inhabitants. Herbert masterfully uncovers the deep-seated injustices and the struggle for identity within a harsh, unforgiving landscape. The novel presents a stark, unflinching portrayal of a society grappling with its own moral failings, offering a critical examination of a pivotal period in the nation's history. Its epic scope and profound social commentary solidify its place as a cornerstone of Australian literary realism.
Author: Xavier Herbert
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus & Robertson, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This seminal work of Australian literature chronicles the lives intertwined by the brutal realities of early 20th-century northern Australia. The narrative powerfully illustrates the devastating impact of colonial policies and racial prejudice on both Indigenous and white inhabitants. Herbert masterfully uncovers the deep-seated injustices and the struggle for identity within a harsh, unforgiving landscape. The novel presents a stark, unflinching portrayal of a society grappling with its own moral failings, offering a critical examination of a pivotal period in the nation's history. Its epic scope and profound social commentary solidify its place as a cornerstone of Australian literary realism.