Jonah
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
Louis Stone's Jonah chronicles the compelling journey of its titular character, a hunchback navigating the harsh realities of early 20th-century Sydney. This seminal Australian novel presents a vivid social realist portrait of working-class life, detailing Jonah's remarkable ascent from the squalor of the slums to a position of influence. The narrative powerfully illustrates the profound effects of industrialization and urban expansion on individuals and communities. Stone masterfully uncovers the complexities of class struggle and social mobility, offering a poignant examination of ambition, resilience, and the human spirit amidst adversity.
Author: Louis Stone
Format: Hardback
Published: 1981, Angus and Robertson.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Louis Stone's Jonah chronicles the compelling journey of its titular character, a hunchback navigating the harsh realities of early 20th-century Sydney. This seminal Australian novel presents a vivid social realist portrait of working-class life, detailing Jonah's remarkable ascent from the squalor of the slums to a position of influence. The narrative powerfully illustrates the profound effects of industrialization and urban expansion on individuals and communities. Stone masterfully uncovers the complexities of class struggle and social mobility, offering a poignant examination of ambition, resilience, and the human spirit amidst adversity.