The Cockatoos
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: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Patrick White's The Cockatoos presents a collection of six compelling novellas, each a profound examination of the human condition within the Australian landscape. This literary work uncovers the intricate emotional lives of its characters, often grappling with isolation, memory, and the search for meaning amidst the mundane. White's distinctive prose, rich with symbolism and psychological depth, illustrates the subtle dramas that unfold in ordinary lives, revealing universal truths about desire and disillusionment. The narratives chronicle moments of intense personal revelation and quiet despair, rendered with an unflinching gaze and a masterful command of language. It is a powerful testament to White's enduring legacy as a Nobel laureate, offering readers a deeply resonant and thought-provoking experience.
Author: Patrick White
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Jonathan Cape.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Patrick White's The Cockatoos presents a collection of six compelling novellas, each a profound examination of the human condition within the Australian landscape. This literary work uncovers the intricate emotional lives of its characters, often grappling with isolation, memory, and the search for meaning amidst the mundane. White's distinctive prose, rich with symbolism and psychological depth, illustrates the subtle dramas that unfold in ordinary lives, revealing universal truths about desire and disillusionment. The narratives chronicle moments of intense personal revelation and quiet despair, rendered with an unflinching gaze and a masterful command of language. It is a powerful testament to White's enduring legacy as a Nobel laureate, offering readers a deeply resonant and thought-provoking experience.