The Apprentices
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st aus ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Set against the rugged, sun-scorched landscapes of mid-twentieth-century Australia, The Apprentices is a work of literary fiction by celebrated Australian author D'Arcy Niland, best known for his iconic novel The Shiralee. The narrative chronicles the lives of ordinary working-class men and women navigating hardship, ambition, and the unforgiving realities of life on the margins of society. Niland writes with a gritty authenticity and deep compassion, illustrating the quiet dignity and resilience of characters who are, in many ways, apprentices to life itself — learning its brutal and tender lessons through experience rather than instruction. The prose carries the same earthy, unsentimental tone that defined Niland's reputation as a master chronicler of the Australian battler, grounding each story in vivid, tactile detail. Readers who appreciate character-driven fiction rooted in a strong sense of place will find this a richly rewarding work.
Author: D'Arcy Niland
Format: Hardback
Published: 1965, Angus and Robertson
Genre: Modern fiction
Edition: 1st aus ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Set against the rugged, sun-scorched landscapes of mid-twentieth-century Australia, The Apprentices is a work of literary fiction by celebrated Australian author D'Arcy Niland, best known for his iconic novel The Shiralee. The narrative chronicles the lives of ordinary working-class men and women navigating hardship, ambition, and the unforgiving realities of life on the margins of society. Niland writes with a gritty authenticity and deep compassion, illustrating the quiet dignity and resilience of characters who are, in many ways, apprentices to life itself — learning its brutal and tender lessons through experience rather than instruction. The prose carries the same earthy, unsentimental tone that defined Niland's reputation as a master chronicler of the Australian battler, grounding each story in vivid, tactile detail. Readers who appreciate character-driven fiction rooted in a strong sense of place will find this a richly rewarding work.