North South West: Three Novellas
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A collection of three novellas by the acclaimed Australian author David Foster, North South West presents a triptych of darkly comic and philosophically charged narratives that showcase Foster's signature blend of erudition, satire, and linguistic virtuosity. Each novella charts a distinct geographical and psychological terrain, immersing readers in worlds where identity, culture, and the absurdities of modern existence collide with wit and intellectual force. Foster's prose instructs as much as it entertains, drawing on an extraordinary range of references — from science and mythology to music and theology — to construct narratives that are as demanding as they are rewarding. The collection illustrates why Foster is regarded as one of Australia's most original and underappreciated literary voices, unafraid to challenge his readers with dense, layered storytelling. Fans of postmodern fiction and ambitious, idea-driven literature will find this a richly provocative work.
Author: David Foster
Format: Hardback
Published: 1973, Macmillan
Genre: Modern fiction
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A collection of three novellas by the acclaimed Australian author David Foster, North South West presents a triptych of darkly comic and philosophically charged narratives that showcase Foster's signature blend of erudition, satire, and linguistic virtuosity. Each novella charts a distinct geographical and psychological terrain, immersing readers in worlds where identity, culture, and the absurdities of modern existence collide with wit and intellectual force. Foster's prose instructs as much as it entertains, drawing on an extraordinary range of references — from science and mythology to music and theology — to construct narratives that are as demanding as they are rewarding. The collection illustrates why Foster is regarded as one of Australia's most original and underappreciated literary voices, unafraid to challenge his readers with dense, layered storytelling. Fans of postmodern fiction and ambitious, idea-driven literature will find this a richly provocative work.