North South West: Three Novellas
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st aus ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A collection of three novellas by Australian author David Foster, North South West presents a triptych of darkly comic and satirical narratives that showcase Foster's razor-sharp wit and his unflinching eye for the absurdities of modern life. Each novella charts a distinct journey — geographical, psychological, and spiritual — through landscapes both literal and metaphorical, illustrating Foster's mastery of language and his gift for blending the grotesque with the profound. Known for his dense, allusive prose and irreverent humor, Foster constructs worlds that are simultaneously grounded in Australian culture and expansive in their philosophical ambition. The collection stands as a testament to one of Australia's most distinctive and underappreciated literary voices, rewarding patient readers with layers of meaning, sharp social commentary, and moments of unexpected beauty.
Author: David Foster
Format: Hardback
Published: 1973, Macmillan
Genre: Modern fiction
Edition: 1st aus ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A collection of three novellas by Australian author David Foster, North South West presents a triptych of darkly comic and satirical narratives that showcase Foster's razor-sharp wit and his unflinching eye for the absurdities of modern life. Each novella charts a distinct journey — geographical, psychological, and spiritual — through landscapes both literal and metaphorical, illustrating Foster's mastery of language and his gift for blending the grotesque with the profound. Known for his dense, allusive prose and irreverent humor, Foster constructs worlds that are simultaneously grounded in Australian culture and expansive in their philosophical ambition. The collection stands as a testament to one of Australia's most distinctive and underappreciated literary voices, rewarding patient readers with layers of meaning, sharp social commentary, and moments of unexpected beauty.