Much Less A Slave
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: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Very good copy.
A poignant, evocative exploration of migration, displaced dreams, and personal autonomy, Much Less A Slave is a compelling mid-century novel by Australian author Jean E. Turnley. Published by Thomas Nelson in Melbourne in 1974, this scarce first edition hardback volume—complete with its original dust jacket—is a remarkable acquisition for collectors of modern Australian fiction and social realism. The narrative delivers a character-driven snapshot of post-war migration, following Maria Tizia as she journeys from an Italian village to Melbourne in pursuit of "Il Bel Marcello." Through a nuanced blend of drama, romance, and sharp cultural insight, Turnley masterfully exposes the friction between romanticized illusions and the reality of adapting to a new society. This vintage copy is preserved in good condition, featuring a good page state with a previous owner's mark inside, safely housed in a very good dust jacket. It stands as a vital and highly desirable addition for libraries dedicated to 20th-century Australian literature and stories exploring identity, society, and culture.
Author: Jean E. Turnley
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Nelson
Genre: Biography
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Very good copy.
A poignant, evocative exploration of migration, displaced dreams, and personal autonomy, Much Less A Slave is a compelling mid-century novel by Australian author Jean E. Turnley. Published by Thomas Nelson in Melbourne in 1974, this scarce first edition hardback volume—complete with its original dust jacket—is a remarkable acquisition for collectors of modern Australian fiction and social realism. The narrative delivers a character-driven snapshot of post-war migration, following Maria Tizia as she journeys from an Italian village to Melbourne in pursuit of "Il Bel Marcello." Through a nuanced blend of drama, romance, and sharp cultural insight, Turnley masterfully exposes the friction between romanticized illusions and the reality of adapting to a new society. This vintage copy is preserved in good condition, featuring a good page state with a previous owner's mark inside, safely housed in a very good dust jacket. It stands as a vital and highly desirable addition for libraries dedicated to 20th-century Australian literature and stories exploring identity, society, and culture.