{"product_id":"2026200006569-secondhand-the-trio-from-rio-and-other-quaint-folk","title":"The Trio From Rio: And Other Quaint Folk....","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: Second Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePages: FEP missing                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlan D. Mickle’s delightful 1942 anthology The Trio From Rio: And Other Quaint Folk.... transports readers into a whimsical world of eccentric personalities, gentle social satire, and charmingly absurd situations. Set against a backdrop of mid-century curiosity, the title story and its accompanying sketches introduce an unforgettable cast of \"quaint folk\" whose idiosyncratic behaviors and peculiar outlooks on life subvert the rigid expectations of conventional society. From the titular, enigmatic trio to an array of brightly drawn misfits, Mickle weaves a series of lighthearted narratives that explore the comedy of human manners and the unexpected joy found in life's oddities.\n\nWritten during a turbulent period of global history, this collection stands as a testament to the enduring power of escapist Australian humour and literary escapism. Mickle, a versatile Australian essayist and author, employs a light, conversational prose style combined with a keenly observant eye for cultural quirks and societal norms. Enhanced by charming, stylized period illustrations that bring his vivid characters to life, the book offers a warm, nostalgic glimpse into the lighter side of wartime Australian publishing. This first edition printing by the historic Melbourne house Robertson \u0026amp; Mullens remains a scarce and wonderfully preserved collector's piece for enthusiasts of classic Australian fiction and vintage humor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48820246479067,"sku":"2026200006569-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/0d016707-adc8-42b9-88d6-da21ae8e4634.png?v=1780055577","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200006569-secondhand-the-trio-from-rio-and-other-quaint-folk","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}