Belomor

Name: Belomor
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781922079749
Price: 37.0 NZD
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By Nicolas Rothwell

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Summary

Belomor by Nicolas Rothwell is a thought-provoking exploration of the Australian outback, blending narrative and reflection seamlessly. The novel weaves together past and present using interconnected stories, traversing diverse landscapes and lives that intersect with themes of exploration, history, and memory. Its atmospheric and philosophical tone invites readers on a journey into the depths of identity and existence.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy richly descriptive narratives that delve into the landscapes of both heart and nature, blurring the lines between Australian outback settings and human introspection. Rothwell's work may captivate those who appreciate a blend of travelogue and philosophy, exploring deep existential themes through vividly drawn settings and layered storytelling.

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Elegiac and seductive, Belomor is the frontier where truth and invention meet--where fragments from distant lives intermingle, and cohere.

* Author will be a guest of several major literary festivals in 2013 * Review coverage in all major broadsheet newspapers * Review coverage in literary magazines such as The Monthly, Australian Book Review and The Listener * Interviews on national radio programs such as Radio National's Books & Arts Daily, Radio NZ Kim Hill and Classic FM's Margaret Throsby * Early reading copies available to the trade * Coop available * Advertisements in literary and current affairs publications such as ABR, Griffith Review and the Monthly, and on their associated websites * Advertisements in bookseller newsletters and catalogues * Banner advertising on booksellers websites * Feature title in Text newsletters and website * Reading Group Notes available in the back of the book and on Text's website

Description

Elegiac and seductive, Belomor is the frontier where truth and invention meet - where fragments from distant lives intermingle and cohere. A man seeks out the father figure who shaped his picture of the past. A painter seeks redemption after the disasters of his years in northern Australia. A student of history travels into the depths of religion to escape the demons in his mind.

A filmmaker seeks out freedom and open space, and looks into the murk and sediment of herself. Four lives, separate, yet interwoven as the entrancing narrative unfolds.

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Belomor by Nicolas Rothwell is lauded for its evocative and spellbinding prose, exploring themes of art, history, and spirituality across different narratives. Critics admire its lyrical and sometimes haunting style, which draws readers into a meditative journey through various cultural and geographical landscapes. The book is noted for its complex intertwining of memoir and fiction, offering a unique reading experience akin to works by W.G. Sebald.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922079749

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 January 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: Text Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 322g

Pages: 246

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