Foreigners: A New Collection Of Short Stories
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: Previous owner
David Martin, a writer who famously navigated the complexities of his own immigrant identity, presents a powerful and evocative collection of stories that probe the heart of the migrant experience in Australia. In Foreigners, Martin moves beyond simple observations of displacement to explore the profound psychological and social shifts that occur when one is labeled an "alien" in a new land. The narrative captures the raw tension between the desire to belong and the stinging reality of xenophobia, reflecting the diverse faces of those who helped shape modern Australian society. From the quiet struggles of individual families to the broader cultural clashes of the mid-20th century, these stories are told with the sharp insight and compassion that earned Martin the Patrick White Award.
Author: David Martin
Format: Hardback
Published: 1981, Rugby
Genre: Modern fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
David Martin, a writer who famously navigated the complexities of his own immigrant identity, presents a powerful and evocative collection of stories that probe the heart of the migrant experience in Australia. In Foreigners, Martin moves beyond simple observations of displacement to explore the profound psychological and social shifts that occur when one is labeled an "alien" in a new land. The narrative captures the raw tension between the desire to belong and the stinging reality of xenophobia, reflecting the diverse faces of those who helped shape modern Australian society. From the quiet struggles of individual families to the broader cultural clashes of the mid-20th century, these stories are told with the sharp insight and compassion that earned Martin the Patrick White Award.