Quintus Servinton
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: Henry Savery
Binding: Paperback
Published: Jacaranda Press, 1962
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Vumps and slight soiling to cover, foxing and tanning to pages.
Quintus Servinton stands as a foundational work in Australian literature, a poignant novel chronicling the tragic downfall of its titular character from a respectable English gentleman to a transported convict in Van Diemen's Land. This semi-autobiographical narrative presents a stark portrayal of societal judgment and the harsh realities of the penal system, illustrating the profound impact of personal failings and external circumstances on an individual's destiny. Savery's work uncovers the moral complexities of early colonial life and the psychological toll of exile, arguing for a deeper understanding of human frailty and redemption. The narrative details the protagonist's journey with a reflective and often melancholic tone, offering a unique historical perspective on justice and social mobility in the 19th century.
Author: Henry Savery
Binding: Paperback
Published: Jacaranda Press, 1962
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Vumps and slight soiling to cover, foxing and tanning to pages.
Quintus Servinton stands as a foundational work in Australian literature, a poignant novel chronicling the tragic downfall of its titular character from a respectable English gentleman to a transported convict in Van Diemen's Land. This semi-autobiographical narrative presents a stark portrayal of societal judgment and the harsh realities of the penal system, illustrating the profound impact of personal failings and external circumstances on an individual's destiny. Savery's work uncovers the moral complexities of early colonial life and the psychological toll of exile, arguing for a deeper understanding of human frailty and redemption. The narrative details the protagonist's journey with a reflective and often melancholic tone, offering a unique historical perspective on justice and social mobility in the 19th century.