The Cockatoos
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: Patrick White
Binding: Hardback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded and chipped DJ with some rips. Spine of board discoloured with some light denting. Tanning to interior of DJ and block. Pages yellowing. All text legible, binding sturdy.
This collection of six masterful short stories uncovers the intricate lives of ordinary Australians grappling with profound personal crises and societal expectations. White's distinctive prose chronicles the inner turmoil and often unfulfilled desires of his characters, presenting a stark yet compassionate view of the human condition. Each narrative illustrates the subtle cruelties and unexpected moments of grace that define existence in both urban and rural landscapes. The author's keen psychological insight details the complexities of relationships and the search for meaning amidst isolation. Readers will find a powerful and evocative portrayal of individuals confronting their pasts and futures, rendered with an unflinching honesty.
Author: Patrick White
Binding: Hardback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded and chipped DJ with some rips. Spine of board discoloured with some light denting. Tanning to interior of DJ and block. Pages yellowing. All text legible, binding sturdy.
This collection of six masterful short stories uncovers the intricate lives of ordinary Australians grappling with profound personal crises and societal expectations. White's distinctive prose chronicles the inner turmoil and often unfulfilled desires of his characters, presenting a stark yet compassionate view of the human condition. Each narrative illustrates the subtle cruelties and unexpected moments of grace that define existence in both urban and rural landscapes. The author's keen psychological insight details the complexities of relationships and the search for meaning amidst isolation. Readers will find a powerful and evocative portrayal of individuals confronting their pasts and futures, rendered with an unflinching honesty.