9781741667684 - Remembering Babylon: winner of the Commonwealth Writers Prize and Dublin Literary Award (6 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. WINNER OF THE 1996 INTERNATIONAL IMPAC DUBLIN LITERARY AWARDWINNER OF THE COMMONWEALTH WRITERS PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE MILES FRANKLIN AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE BANJO PRIZE FOR FICTIONIn the 1840s, a ship's boy cast ashore in northern Australia is taken in by the Indigenous people. Sixteen years later he steps out of the bush and inadvertently confronts the new white settlers with their unspoken terrors.The story of a boy caught between two worlds, Remembering Babylon is a picture of Australia at the time of its foundation, focused on the hostility between early British settlers and native Aboriginal people._______'Australia's finest writer' MIRIAM COSIC, THE AUSTRALIAN'Fascinating . Malouf's prose shimmers with the sights and sounds of the continent.' DAILY MAIL' . a deft and economical evocation of an entire nascent society, punctuated by moments of dazzling, revelatory language and unforgettable images.' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY In the 1840s, a ship's boy cast ashore in northern Australia is taken in by Aborigines. Sixteen years later he steps out of the bush and inadvertently confronts the new white settlers with their unspoken terrors. A picture of Australia at the time of its foundation, focused on the hostility between early British settlers and native Aboriginals. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Condizione: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.

Condizione: very_good. Some light shelf, storage or usage wear present. The interior appears unmarked and the binding is tight. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected by Shadow. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller!

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. WINNER OF THE 1996 INTERNATIONAL IMPAC DUBLIN LITERARY AWARDWINNER OF THE COMMONWEALTH WRITERS PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE MILES FRANKLIN AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE BANJO PRIZE FOR FICTIONIn the 1840s, a ship's boy cast ashore in northern Australia is taken in by the Indigenous people. Sixteen years later he steps out of the bush and inadvertently confronts the new white settlers with their unspoken terrors.The story of a boy caught between two worlds, Remembering Babylon is a picture of Australia at the time of its foundation, focused on the hostility between early British settlers and native Aboriginal people._______'Australia's finest writer' MIRIAM COSIC, THE AUSTRALIAN'Fascinating . Malouf's prose shimmers with the sights and sounds of the continent.' DAILY MAIL' . a deft and economical evocation of an entire nascent society, punctuated by moments of dazzling, revelatory language and unforgettable images.' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY In the 1840s, a ship's boy cast ashore in northern Australia is taken in by Aborigines. Sixteen years later he steps out of the bush and inadvertently confronts the new white settlers with their unspoken terrors. A picture of Australia at the time of its foundation, focused on the hostility between early British settlers and native Aboriginals. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. WINNER OF THE 1996 INTERNATIONAL IMPAC DUBLIN LITERARY AWARDWINNER OF THE COMMONWEALTH WRITERS PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE MILES FRANKLIN AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE BANJO PRIZE FOR FICTIONIn the 1840s, a ship's boy cast ashore in northern Australia is taken in by the Indigenous people. Sixteen years later he steps out of the bush and inadvertently confronts the new white settlers with their unspoken terrors.The story of a boy caught between two worlds, Remembering Babylon is a picture of Australia at the time of its foundation, focused on the hostility between early British settlers and native Aboriginal people._______'Australia's finest writer' MIRIAM COSIC, THE AUSTRALIAN'Fascinating . Malouf's prose shimmers with the sights and sounds of the continent.' DAILY MAIL' . a deft and economical evocation of an entire nascent society, punctuated by moments of dazzling, revelatory language and unforgettable images.' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY In the 1840s, a ship's boy cast ashore in northern Australia is taken in by Aborigines. Sixteen years later he steps out of the bush and inadvertently confronts the new white settlers with their unspoken terrors. A picture of Australia at the time of its foundation, focused on the hostility between early British settlers and native Aboriginals. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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