Thorskald
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: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Tanning on block - pages otherwise clean and bright. Mylar layer on jacket.
A bold and ambitious foray into the realms of mythic reimagining, Thorskald stands as a testament to Tony Morphett’s versatility and creative depth. Moving away from the contemporary Australian settings that defined much of his earlier work, Morphett constructs a visceral world where the weight of legend meets the grit of historical realism. The narrative follows the titular protagonist through a landscape fraught with ancient tensions, exploring the heavy burden of destiny and the often violent collision between individual will and the dictates of tribal lore. Morphett’s prose in this work is strikingly muscular, mirroring the rugged and unforgiving environment he describes. He delves into the psychological landscape of his characters with a sophisticated modern lens, stripping away the romanticism of the epic to reveal the raw human impulses beneath. Thorskald is an evocative exploration of power, the construction of heroism, and the enduring power of myth, marking a significant and intellectually stimulating contribution to the genre by one of Australia’s most celebrated screenwriters and novelists.
Author: Tony Morphett
Format: Hardback
Published: 1969, Lloyd O'Neil Ltd
Genre: Adventure fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Tanning on block - pages otherwise clean and bright. Mylar layer on jacket.
A bold and ambitious foray into the realms of mythic reimagining, Thorskald stands as a testament to Tony Morphett’s versatility and creative depth. Moving away from the contemporary Australian settings that defined much of his earlier work, Morphett constructs a visceral world where the weight of legend meets the grit of historical realism. The narrative follows the titular protagonist through a landscape fraught with ancient tensions, exploring the heavy burden of destiny and the often violent collision between individual will and the dictates of tribal lore. Morphett’s prose in this work is strikingly muscular, mirroring the rugged and unforgiving environment he describes. He delves into the psychological landscape of his characters with a sophisticated modern lens, stripping away the romanticism of the epic to reveal the raw human impulses beneath. Thorskald is an evocative exploration of power, the construction of heroism, and the enduring power of myth, marking a significant and intellectually stimulating contribution to the genre by one of Australia’s most celebrated screenwriters and novelists.