The Sentimental Bloke

The Sentimental Bloke

$12.00 AUD

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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: C.J. Dennis
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus and Robertson

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner

This classic Australian verse novel, The Sentimental Bloke, chronicles the romantic misadventures and philosophical musings of Bill, a larrikin from the back streets of Melbourne. Written in a distinctive, vibrant vernacular, the narrative presents a witty and tender look at love, friendship, and the search for meaning in everyday life. The author masterfully illustrates the charm and struggles of the working class, capturing a unique period in Australian history. Readers will find themselves immersed in Bill's world as he navigates courtship with Doreen and grapples with the complexities of domesticity. This enduring work remains a beloved piece of Australian literature, celebrated for its humor and heartfelt authenticity.

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Description

Author: C.J. Dennis
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus and Robertson

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner

This classic Australian verse novel, The Sentimental Bloke, chronicles the romantic misadventures and philosophical musings of Bill, a larrikin from the back streets of Melbourne. Written in a distinctive, vibrant vernacular, the narrative presents a witty and tender look at love, friendship, and the search for meaning in everyday life. The author masterfully illustrates the charm and struggles of the working class, capturing a unique period in Australian history. Readers will find themselves immersed in Bill's world as he navigates courtship with Doreen and grapples with the complexities of domesticity. This enduring work remains a beloved piece of Australian literature, celebrated for its humor and heartfelt authenticity.