The Obsession Of Oscar Oswald (SIGNED)
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.
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Signed with inscription
Condition remarks: Boards - good. Binding - tight. Clean text.
A darkly comic Australian novel, The Obsession of Oscar Oswald chronicles the misadventures of its titular protagonist, a man consumed by a singular, all-encompassing fixation that drives him through a series of increasingly absurd and revealing situations. Frank Hardy, celebrated for his sharp social commentary and satirical wit, uses Oscar's obsession as a lens through which he examines the quirks, contradictions, and hypocrisies of Australian society. Written with Hardy's characteristic blend of humor and incisive critique, the narrative illustrates how personal compulsion can mirror broader cultural and political anxieties. Fans of Hardy's landmark work Power Without Glory will recognize his masterful ability to render flawed, deeply human characters against a richly observed social backdrop. This is a witty, thought-provoking read that cements Hardy's reputation as one of Australia's most distinctive and uncompromising literary voices.
Author: Frank Hardy
Format: Hardback
Published: 1983, Pascoe Publishing, Carlton, Victoria
Genre: Modern fiction
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Signed with inscription
Condition remarks: Boards - good. Binding - tight. Clean text.
A darkly comic Australian novel, The Obsession of Oscar Oswald chronicles the misadventures of its titular protagonist, a man consumed by a singular, all-encompassing fixation that drives him through a series of increasingly absurd and revealing situations. Frank Hardy, celebrated for his sharp social commentary and satirical wit, uses Oscar's obsession as a lens through which he examines the quirks, contradictions, and hypocrisies of Australian society. Written with Hardy's characteristic blend of humor and incisive critique, the narrative illustrates how personal compulsion can mirror broader cultural and political anxieties. Fans of Hardy's landmark work Power Without Glory will recognize his masterful ability to render flawed, deeply human characters against a richly observed social backdrop. This is a witty, thought-provoking read that cements Hardy's reputation as one of Australia's most distinctive and uncompromising literary voices.