{"product_id":"2025200061434-secondhand-australian-classics-kangaroo","title":"Australian Classics: Kangaroo","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: D.H. Lawrence\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Angus \u0026amp; Robertson Publishers, 1982\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: some rubbing of hard cover edges; minor foxing of dust jacket edges; pages in good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKangaroo presents a compelling narrative set in post-World War I Australia, following the disillusioned English writer Richard Lovat Somers and his wife as they seek a new life amidst the continent's vast, untamed landscapes. This novel chronicles Somers's entanglement with a burgeoning fascist movement and a socialist group, illustrating the ideological conflicts and personal struggles of a man searching for meaning in a world grappling with political extremism. Lawrence masterfully captures the raw beauty and unsettling power of the Australian environment, weaving it into a psychological drama that questions the nature of power, community, and individual freedom. The prose is rich and evocative, drawing readers into a deeply introspective and often unsettling journey through a pivotal historical moment. It ultimately offers a profound meditation on the human condition and the search for belonging in a turbulent era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48195850404059,"sku":"2025200061434-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/278bc825-8b01-44af-bec0-4b9e8b1bdddc.png?v=1769563028","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2025200061434-secondhand-australian-classics-kangaroo","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}