Big Fat Tuesday: 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: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Mild chipping at back of book
Published in 1963, Big Fat Tuesday is a vibrant collection of short stories by Australian author Vivian Cunnington. Set primarily against the backdrop of mid-century Sydney, these tales capture the gritty, humorous, and deeply human pulse of urban life. Cunnington weaves together a series of "tall tales" and sketches that focus on the working-class characters, larrikins, and everyday dreamers who populated the city's pubs and streets. The collection is known for its authentic Australian voice and its ability to find the extraordinary within the mundane. From the chaotic energy of the eponymous "Big Fat Tuesday" to quiet observations of human frailty, the stories explore themes of companionship, survival, and the unique brand of resilience found in the Australian spirit. Through a blend of sharp wit and sentimental realism, the book provides a nostalgic yet unvarnished snapshot of a bygone era in Australian literature.
Author: Vivian Cunnington
Format: Hardback
Genre: Anthology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Mild chipping at back of book
Published in 1963, Big Fat Tuesday is a vibrant collection of short stories by Australian author Vivian Cunnington. Set primarily against the backdrop of mid-century Sydney, these tales capture the gritty, humorous, and deeply human pulse of urban life. Cunnington weaves together a series of "tall tales" and sketches that focus on the working-class characters, larrikins, and everyday dreamers who populated the city's pubs and streets. The collection is known for its authentic Australian voice and its ability to find the extraordinary within the mundane. From the chaotic energy of the eponymous "Big Fat Tuesday" to quiet observations of human frailty, the stories explore themes of companionship, survival, and the unique brand of resilience found in the Australian spirit. Through a blend of sharp wit and sentimental realism, the book provides a nostalgic yet unvarnished snapshot of a bygone era in Australian literature.