Such Is Life
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: First Edition.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This classic of Australian literature, Such Is Life, presents a satirical and often humorous look at the lives of ordinary people in the Australian outback. Tom Collins chronicles the misadventures and daily struggles of various characters, illustrating their attempts to navigate a harsh landscape and societal expectations. The narrative captures the unique spirit and challenges of colonial Australia, offering a witty commentary on human nature and the absurdities of life. It argues for a deeper understanding of the Australian identity through its vivid portrayal of rural existence and the eccentricities of its inhabitants. This work stands as a foundational text in Australian literary realism, detailing the intricate social fabric of a bygone era.
Author: Tom Collins
Format: Hardback
Published: 1948, The University of Chicago Press.
Edition: First Edition.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This classic of Australian literature, Such Is Life, presents a satirical and often humorous look at the lives of ordinary people in the Australian outback. Tom Collins chronicles the misadventures and daily struggles of various characters, illustrating their attempts to navigate a harsh landscape and societal expectations. The narrative captures the unique spirit and challenges of colonial Australia, offering a witty commentary on human nature and the absurdities of life. It argues for a deeper understanding of the Australian identity through its vivid portrayal of rural existence and the eccentricities of its inhabitants. This work stands as a foundational text in Australian literary realism, detailing the intricate social fabric of a bygone era.