A Marcus Clarke Reader: Containing Selections From His Lesser Known Writings
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A curated literary anthology, A Marcus Clarke Reader: Containing Selections From His Lesser Known Writings presents a rich and carefully assembled collection of work from one of colonial Australia's most celebrated and versatile authors. Editor Bill Wannan draws from the margins of Clarke's prolific output, bringing to light journalism, sketches, essays, and satirical pieces that rarely receive the attention afforded to his landmark novel His Natural Life. The selections illustrate Clarke's sharp wit, his keen social observation, and his restless literary energy as he chronicled the contradictions and characters of nineteenth-century Melbourne with both humor and incisiveness. Wannan's editorial hand provides valuable context, situating each piece within Clarke's life and the broader cultural landscape of colonial Australia. The result is an indispensable volume for readers and scholars alike who wish to encounter Clarke beyond his most famous work and appreciate the full breadth of his literary voice.
Author: Bill Wannan
Format: Hardback
Published: 1963, Lansdowne Press
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A curated literary anthology, A Marcus Clarke Reader: Containing Selections From His Lesser Known Writings presents a rich and carefully assembled collection of work from one of colonial Australia's most celebrated and versatile authors. Editor Bill Wannan draws from the margins of Clarke's prolific output, bringing to light journalism, sketches, essays, and satirical pieces that rarely receive the attention afforded to his landmark novel His Natural Life. The selections illustrate Clarke's sharp wit, his keen social observation, and his restless literary energy as he chronicled the contradictions and characters of nineteenth-century Melbourne with both humor and incisiveness. Wannan's editorial hand provides valuable context, situating each piece within Clarke's life and the broader cultural landscape of colonial Australia. The result is an indispensable volume for readers and scholars alike who wish to encounter Clarke beyond his most famous work and appreciate the full breadth of his literary voice.