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The Chantic Bird

By David Ireland
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The Chantic Bird by David Ireland is a compelling exploration of life in a working-class Australian suburb. It follows the journey of a young boy, constructed through a series of vivid and often harsh vignettes, revealing the challenges and dynamics of his environment. The narrative captures the grit and beauty of daily existence, provoked by a sense of raw authenticity and deep social insights.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to raw and vivid storytelling that delves deep into the complexities of urban and rural life in Australia. David Ireland's distinctive voice explores themes of identity, isolation, and the human condition, providing a thought-provoking experience for readers interested in character-driven narratives.

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The Chantic Bird is the confession of a teenage anarchist, who combines contempt for contemporary society with a great tenderness and warmth for his younger siblings and for Bee, the girl who looks after them.

The first of David Ireland's masterful novels, The Chantic Bird contains the same characteristic indictment of the bovine mindlessness of collective humanity, and the home-owning wage slaves.

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The Chantic Bird by David Ireland has been described as both compassionate and pitiless, embodying a blend of savage humour and naive irony. It's noted for its remarkable narrative, which is at once horrifying and farcical, capturing a unique mix of emotions and styles.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922182951

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 March 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 260

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