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Barley Patch
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Barley Patch
Often mentioned as an author in contention for the Nobel Prize, Gerald Murnane is regarded by many as Australia's most innovative and important writer of fiction. Barley Patch Must I write? What follows is a remarkable account of the images that have appeared in the author's mind during a career of over thirty years as a reader and writer.
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Often mentioned as an author in contention for the Nobel Prize, Gerald Murnane is regarded by many as Australia's most innovative and important writer of fiction. Barley Patch, Murnane's first new work of fiction in fourteen years, was written after a period in which he had thought he would never write fiction again. Appropriately, the book begins with the question, Must I write?
What follows is a remarkable account of the images that have appeared in the author's mind during a career of over thirty years as a reader and writer.
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Barley Patch by Gerald Murnane is often praised for its introspective and enigmatic narrative that blurs the line between fiction and autobiography. Critics commend Murnane's masterful exploration of the writing process itself, portraying a deeply personal journey that delves into the author's past and the creation of various literary worlds. The book is appreciated for its originality and the unique way it invites readers to contemplate the nature of storytelling and reality.
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ISBN: 9781920882532
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 October 2009
Country: Australia
Imprint: Giramondo Publishing Co
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 150.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 266
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