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Something for the Pain
A Memoir of the Turf
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As a boy, Gerald Murnane became obsessed with horse racing. He had never ridden a horse, nor seen a race. Yet he was fascinated by photos of horse races in the Sporting Globe, and by the incantation of horses' names in radio broadcasts of races. Murnane discovered in these races more than he could find in religion or philosophy—they were the gateway to a world of imagination.
Gerald Murnane is like no other writer, and Something for the Pain is like no other Murnane book. In this unique and spellbinding memoir, he tells the story of his life through the lens of horse racing. It is candid, droll, and moving—a treat for lovers of literature and of the turf.
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Something for the Pain by Gerald Murnane is praised for its meticulous style and humour, described as a compelling and original memoir revolving around his passion for horse racing. Reviewers laud it for its blend of comedy, emotional depth, and thought-provoking ideas, portraying Murnane as one of Australia's finest writers. The memoir is noted for not only detailing his fascination with racing but also offering insight into his life and the complexity of memory and obsession.
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ISBN: 9781925355437
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 January 2017
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 194g
Pages: 288
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About the Author
Gerald Murnane was born in Melbourne in 1939. He has been a primary teacher, an editor and a university lecturer. His debut novel, Tamarisk Row (1974), was followed by nine other works of fiction, including The Plains (now available as a Text Classic) and most recently A Million Windows. In 1999 Murnane won the Patrick White Award and in 2009 he won the Melbourne Prize for Literature. His memoir Something for the Pain won the 2016 Victorian Premier's Award for non-fiction. He lives in western Victoria.
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