Darlinghurst Nights
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: Kenneth Slessor
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: general wear of cover; pages in good condition, tanned on edges
Kenneth Slessor’s Darlinghurst Nights paints a vivid, atmospheric portrait of Sydney’s bohemian heart in the 1920s and 30s. This collection of prose sketches and poems captures the nocturnal pulse of Darlinghurst, revealing its hidden corners and diverse inhabitants. Slessor’s keen observations and lyrical prose illuminate the lives of artists, criminals, and dreamers, all set against a backdrop of smoky cafes and dimly lit streets. The work evokes a sense of melancholic beauty and gritty realism, presenting a unique historical snapshot of a bygone era. It stands as a significant contribution to Australian literature, showcasing Slessor’s mastery of language and his profound understanding of urban life.
Author: Kenneth Slessor
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: general wear of cover; pages in good condition, tanned on edges
Kenneth Slessor’s Darlinghurst Nights paints a vivid, atmospheric portrait of Sydney’s bohemian heart in the 1920s and 30s. This collection of prose sketches and poems captures the nocturnal pulse of Darlinghurst, revealing its hidden corners and diverse inhabitants. Slessor’s keen observations and lyrical prose illuminate the lives of artists, criminals, and dreamers, all set against a backdrop of smoky cafes and dimly lit streets. The work evokes a sense of melancholic beauty and gritty realism, presenting a unique historical snapshot of a bygone era. It stands as a significant contribution to Australian literature, showcasing Slessor’s mastery of language and his profound understanding of urban life.