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The Plains
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate explorative, atmospheric storytelling set in a mysterious landscape. This narrative delves into themes of isolation and cultural identity, offering a profound reflection on the nature of perception and reality. Its evocative prose and introspective journey will appeal to readers who relish philosophical and contemplative fiction.
The Plains
A young man arrives on the plains to document the strange, rich culture of the landowning families. This quest becomes his life. Teju Cole calls Murnane 'a genius on the level of Beckett.'
There is no book in Australian writing like Gerald Murnane's The Plains.
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"Twenty years ago, when I first arrived on the plains, I kept my eyes open. I looked for anything in the landscape that seemed to hint at some elaborate meaning behind appearances."
There is no book in Australian literature like The Plains. In the two decades since its first publication, this haunting novel has earned its status as a classic. A nameless young man arrives on the plains and begins to document the strange and rich culture of the plains families.
As his story unfolds, the novel becomes, in the words of Murray Bail, "a mirage of landscape, memory, love and literature itself".
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The Plains is praised for its unique and singular quality, contributing to its recognition as a significant literary work. Critics have noted its distinctiveness in style and how it elevates literature with its profound narrative.
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ISBN: 9781921922275
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 April 2012
Country: Australia
Imprint: Text Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 151g
Pages: 190
About the Author
In addition to The Plains, Gerald Murnane has published 6 fiction titles (Tamarisk Row, 1974; A Lifetime on Clouds, 1976; Landscape with Landscape, 1985; Inland, 1988; Velvet Waters, 1990 and Emerald Blue, 1995).
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