The Irishman
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
A sweeping saga of transition and tradition, The Irishman captures the rugged spirit of the Australian North through the eyes of a young boy coming of age. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, the narrative follows Michael Doolan as he navigates the complex legacy of his father, Paddy—a teamster whose devotion to his horse-drawn wagons pits him against the inexorable tide of the motor age. As Michael moves between the harsh reality of the outback and the shifting social structures of a developing nation, he must reconcile his family’s fierce independence with the changing world around him. Elizabeth O'Conner crafts a poignant exploration of masculinity, progress, and the profound connection between a people and their landscape. Her prose is marked by a lyrical realism that vividly renders the dust and heat of the Queensland interior, elevating a regional tale into a universal meditation on the passing of eras. Winner of the Miles Franklin Award, this work remains a seminal piece of Australian literature, celebrated for its evocative atmosphere and its empathetic portrayal of those caught in the crossroads of history.
Author: Elizabeth O'Conner
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A sweeping saga of transition and tradition, The Irishman captures the rugged spirit of the Australian North through the eyes of a young boy coming of age. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, the narrative follows Michael Doolan as he navigates the complex legacy of his father, Paddy—a teamster whose devotion to his horse-drawn wagons pits him against the inexorable tide of the motor age. As Michael moves between the harsh reality of the outback and the shifting social structures of a developing nation, he must reconcile his family’s fierce independence with the changing world around him. Elizabeth O'Conner crafts a poignant exploration of masculinity, progress, and the profound connection between a people and their landscape. Her prose is marked by a lyrical realism that vividly renders the dust and heat of the Queensland interior, elevating a regional tale into a universal meditation on the passing of eras. Winner of the Miles Franklin Award, this work remains a seminal piece of Australian literature, celebrated for its evocative atmosphere and its empathetic portrayal of those caught in the crossroads of history.