My Brilliant Career
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This seminal Australian novel, My Brilliant Career, chronicles the spirited journey of Sybylla Melvyn, a young woman grappling with the restrictive social conventions of late 19th-century rural Australia. The narrative vividly portrays her fierce independence and artistic aspirations as she resists the limited roles society prescribes for her. Franklin masterfully illustrates the challenges faced by women seeking intellectual and personal fulfillment beyond marriage and domesticity. With a tone that is both sharp and deeply empathetic, the story presents a compelling argument for self-determination and the pursuit of one's true calling. This enduring work remains a powerful statement on freedom and identity, resonating with readers across generations.
Author: Miles Franklin
Format: Hardback
Published: 2025, PENGUIN CLASSICS an imprint of PENGUIN BOOKS
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This seminal Australian novel, My Brilliant Career, chronicles the spirited journey of Sybylla Melvyn, a young woman grappling with the restrictive social conventions of late 19th-century rural Australia. The narrative vividly portrays her fierce independence and artistic aspirations as she resists the limited roles society prescribes for her. Franklin masterfully illustrates the challenges faced by women seeking intellectual and personal fulfillment beyond marriage and domesticity. With a tone that is both sharp and deeply empathetic, the story presents a compelling argument for self-determination and the pursuit of one's true calling. This enduring work remains a powerful statement on freedom and identity, resonating with readers across generations.