Cockatoos: A Story Of Youth And Exodists
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
In the sunburnt pastoral landscapes of colonial Australia, Cockatoos: A Story of Youth and Exodists chronicles the lives of young settlers and wanderers whose fates are irrevocably shaped by the unyielding land they inhabit. Written under the enigmatic pseudonym Brent of Bin Bin — now widely attributed to the iconic Australian author Miles Franklin — this richly textured narrative captures the tensions of rural exodus, the restless energy of youth, and the bittersweet pull between belonging and departure. Set against the sweeping backdrop of the Australian bush, the novel presents a vivid portrait of a society in flux, where ambition, hardship, and loyalty collide. A cornerstone of Australian literary heritage, Cockatoos illustrates Franklin's masterful command of regional vernacular and her deep, almost anthropological understanding of bush culture. Her prose carries an earthy authenticity that distinguishes her work from contemporaries, infusing even the most understated moments with emotional resonance. Published by the esteemed Angus and Robertson — the great custodians of Australian letters — this novel stands as a testament to Franklin's enduring vision of a nation still finding its voice; one that leaves the reader wondering just how much of herself she buried beneath the Brent of Bin Bin pen name.
Author: Brent Of Bin Bin
Format: Hardback
Published: 1954, Angus and Robertson
Genre: Australian history
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
In the sunburnt pastoral landscapes of colonial Australia, Cockatoos: A Story of Youth and Exodists chronicles the lives of young settlers and wanderers whose fates are irrevocably shaped by the unyielding land they inhabit. Written under the enigmatic pseudonym Brent of Bin Bin — now widely attributed to the iconic Australian author Miles Franklin — this richly textured narrative captures the tensions of rural exodus, the restless energy of youth, and the bittersweet pull between belonging and departure. Set against the sweeping backdrop of the Australian bush, the novel presents a vivid portrait of a society in flux, where ambition, hardship, and loyalty collide. A cornerstone of Australian literary heritage, Cockatoos illustrates Franklin's masterful command of regional vernacular and her deep, almost anthropological understanding of bush culture. Her prose carries an earthy authenticity that distinguishes her work from contemporaries, infusing even the most understated moments with emotional resonance. Published by the esteemed Angus and Robertson — the great custodians of Australian letters — this novel stands as a testament to Franklin's enduring vision of a nation still finding its voice; one that leaves the reader wondering just how much of herself she buried beneath the Brent of Bin Bin pen name.