The Trio From Rio: And Other Quaint Folk....
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: Special First Edition 47/50
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Signed with inscription
In The Trio From Rio: And Other Quaint Folk, Alan D. Mickle invites the reader into a whimsical collection of sketches and observations that highlight the eccentricities of human character. Through a series of interrelated tales and reflective essays, Mickle explores the "quaint" nature of his subjects, blending sharp wit with a gentle, observational irony. The titular trio and the subsequent characters provide a panoramic view of mid-century social life, handled with the author’s signature light-hearted yet insightful prose. This work captures a unique slice of the 1940s Australian literary voice, balancing the humor of the everyday with a deeper curiosity about social conventions and individual idiosyncrasies. Mickle’s ability to find the profound in the peculiar makes this anthology a delightful artifact for collectors of vintage Australian humour and prose. It remains a charming example of the author's ability to document the human condition through a lens of warmth, intellect, and enduring wit.
Author: Alan D. Mickle
Format: Hardback
Published: 1942, Robertson & Mullens Limited, Melbourne
Genre: Humour
Edition: Special First Edition 47/50
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Signed with inscription
In The Trio From Rio: And Other Quaint Folk, Alan D. Mickle invites the reader into a whimsical collection of sketches and observations that highlight the eccentricities of human character. Through a series of interrelated tales and reflective essays, Mickle explores the "quaint" nature of his subjects, blending sharp wit with a gentle, observational irony. The titular trio and the subsequent characters provide a panoramic view of mid-century social life, handled with the author’s signature light-hearted yet insightful prose. This work captures a unique slice of the 1940s Australian literary voice, balancing the humor of the everyday with a deeper curiosity about social conventions and individual idiosyncrasies. Mickle’s ability to find the profound in the peculiar makes this anthology a delightful artifact for collectors of vintage Australian humour and prose. It remains a charming example of the author's ability to document the human condition through a lens of warmth, intellect, and enduring wit.