The Glass Canoe

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By David Ireland

Series: Classic Australian Works

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The Glass Canoe by David Ireland is a thought-provoking exploration of Australian working-class culture. Set in a pub, the story delves into the lives of its patrons, reflecting on themes of identity, masculinity, and societal change. Through vivid narrative and character interaction, the novel captures the essence of a community grappling with the pressures of modernity.
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If you appreciate gritty, character-driven narratives set in Australian pub culture, this work might captivate you. It offers a vivid exploration of working-class life with a mix of raw humour and poignant insights into human behaviour. Those interested in stories that delve into themes of identity, community, and existential reflection are likely to find this book appealing.

The Glass Canoe

The Glass Canoe (1976) is the pub where the male workers aggressively shelter from their wives, their lives and their work. It is both a graphic illustration of the alienation of labour under modern industrial capitalism and an insight into the suburbs that surround Australian cities. It's funny; it's tragic; it's real.

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The Glass Canoe

The Glass Canoe by David Ireland is a classic work of Australian literature. It centres around the pub—a refuge where male workers aggressively shelter from their wives, their work, and their everyday lives. This 1976 novel offers a graphic illustration of the alienation of labour under modern industrial capitalism, providing insights into the suburbs surrounding Australian cities. It's funny, tragic, and real.

David Ireland was born in Lakemba, NSW, in 1927. After finishing school, he spent much of his working life in an oil refinery. His first novel, The Chantic Bird, was published in 1968. Throughout his career, David has received numerous accolades, including being made AO in 1981 and awarded the Gold Medal of the Australian Literature Society in 1985.

He is also a recipient of the Miles Franklin Literary Award for three of his novels: The Unknown Industrial Prisoner in 1971, The Glass Canoe in 1976, and A Woman of the Future in 1979.

Series: Classic Australian Works

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