Crossing The Gap: A Novelist's Essays (SIGNED)
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
A rich collection of literary and personal essays, Crossing the Gap presents the reflections of one of Australia's most distinguished novelists on the craft of writing, the nature of storytelling, and the cultural landscapes that shaped his imagination. C.J. Koch chronicles his intellectual and creative journey with candor and precision, drawing on his experiences as both a writer and a keen observer of the Asia-Pacific world that permeates so much of his fiction. The essays argue passionately for the importance of place, memory, and moral seriousness in literature, positioning Koch as a thoughtful and sometimes contrarian voice in the broader conversation about what novels are for. Written in a tone that is at once meditative and authoritative, the collection illustrates the deep connections between Koch's life and his art, offering readers an intimate window into the mind behind celebrated works such as The Year of Living Dangerously. Essential reading for admirers of his novels and for anyone drawn to serious, beautifully crafted literary criticism.
Author: C.J. Koch
Format: Hardback
Published: 1987, Chatto & Windus
Genre: Essays
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
A rich collection of literary and personal essays, Crossing the Gap presents the reflections of one of Australia's most distinguished novelists on the craft of writing, the nature of storytelling, and the cultural landscapes that shaped his imagination. C.J. Koch chronicles his intellectual and creative journey with candor and precision, drawing on his experiences as both a writer and a keen observer of the Asia-Pacific world that permeates so much of his fiction. The essays argue passionately for the importance of place, memory, and moral seriousness in literature, positioning Koch as a thoughtful and sometimes contrarian voice in the broader conversation about what novels are for. Written in a tone that is at once meditative and authoritative, the collection illustrates the deep connections between Koch's life and his art, offering readers an intimate window into the mind behind celebrated works such as The Year of Living Dangerously. Essential reading for admirers of his novels and for anyone drawn to serious, beautifully crafted literary criticism.