{"product_id":"2026200014767-secondhand-don-juan-in-melanesia","title":"Don Juan In Melanesia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA satirical gem from the mid-twentieth century, Don Juan in Melanesia transplants the legendary libertine into the exotic and richly complex world of the Pacific Islands, reimagining the classic archetype through the sharp, irreverent lens of Peter Lawrence. With an introduction by the distinguished Australian poet James McAuley and whimsical illustrations by George Molnar, this witty verse narrative chronicles the misadventures of its notorious protagonist as he navigates the cultural labyrinth of Melanesian society — an encounter that is as comic as it is revealing.\n\nLawrence, a renowned anthropologist and scholar of Melanesian culture, brings an insider's authority to this playful yet pointed work, using the Don Juan legend as a vehicle to satirise colonial attitudes, cultural misunderstanding, and the absurdities of cross-cultural encounter. McAuley's introduction lends the work additional literary gravitas, anchoring it within the Australian literary tradition of the era. Molnar's drawings amplify the dry wit with visual flair, making this a genuinely collaborative artistic achievement. For those curious about where anthropology, satire, and verse collide, this rare volume presents an irresistible invitation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49203178406107,"sku":"2026200014767-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/f889eb44-be00-4e11-812e-30410c152a26.png?v=1788144872","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200014767-secondhand-don-juan-in-melanesia","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}