The Slow Natives
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.
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition. Binding remains tight. Clean and bright copy.
This compelling literary novel, The Slow Natives, chronicles the stifling realities of suburban life in 1960s Australia, presenting a sharp, satirical portrait of its inhabitants. The narrative uncovers the intricate web of marital discord, generational misunderstandings, and the quiet desperation that permeates seemingly ordinary existences. Astley’s incisive prose illustrates the profound disillusionment of characters grappling with unfulfilled desires and societal expectations. With a tone that is both witty and deeply poignant, the story dissects the complexities of human relationships and the search for meaning amidst the mundane. It ultimately offers a critical examination of the constraints and compromises inherent in domestic life, leaving a lasting impression on the reader.
Author: Thea Astley
Format: Hardback
Published: 1965, ANGUS AND ROBERTSON
Genre: Modern fiction
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition. Binding remains tight. Clean and bright copy.
This compelling literary novel, The Slow Natives, chronicles the stifling realities of suburban life in 1960s Australia, presenting a sharp, satirical portrait of its inhabitants. The narrative uncovers the intricate web of marital discord, generational misunderstandings, and the quiet desperation that permeates seemingly ordinary existences. Astley’s incisive prose illustrates the profound disillusionment of characters grappling with unfulfilled desires and societal expectations. With a tone that is both witty and deeply poignant, the story dissects the complexities of human relationships and the search for meaning amidst the mundane. It ultimately offers a critical examination of the constraints and compromises inherent in domestic life, leaving a lasting impression on the reader.