Australian Signpost: An Anthology
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: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: top missing of spine of jacket. otherwise fine with usual aging and wear.
A landmark anthology of Australian literature, Australian Signpost presents a rich and carefully curated collection of short stories, essays, and prose that maps the cultural and creative landscape of mid-twentieth-century Australia. Edited by T. A. G. Hungerford — himself a celebrated Australian author — the volume gathers voices that chronicle the distinctly Australian experience, from the rugged outback to the complexities of urban and suburban life. The tone across the collection is varied yet cohesive, ranging from gritty realism to quiet introspection, reflecting the breadth of a nation still defining its literary identity. Each selected work illustrates the social textures, moral tensions, and human dramas that shaped Australian society during this formative period. An essential volume for readers and scholars alike, Australian Signpost stands as both a historical document and a testament to the vitality of Australian storytelling.
Author: T. A. G. Hungerford
Format: Hardback
Genre: Anthology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: top missing of spine of jacket. otherwise fine with usual aging and wear.
A landmark anthology of Australian literature, Australian Signpost presents a rich and carefully curated collection of short stories, essays, and prose that maps the cultural and creative landscape of mid-twentieth-century Australia. Edited by T. A. G. Hungerford — himself a celebrated Australian author — the volume gathers voices that chronicle the distinctly Australian experience, from the rugged outback to the complexities of urban and suburban life. The tone across the collection is varied yet cohesive, ranging from gritty realism to quiet introspection, reflecting the breadth of a nation still defining its literary identity. Each selected work illustrates the social textures, moral tensions, and human dramas that shaped Australian society during this formative period. An essential volume for readers and scholars alike, Australian Signpost stands as both a historical document and a testament to the vitality of Australian storytelling.