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The Collected Short Fiction
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This stylish paperback edition of Helen Garner’s collected short fiction celebrates the work of one of Australia’s most loved authors.
These stories— that delve into the complexities of love and longing, of the pain, darkness and joy of life— are all told with her characteristic sharpness of observation, honesty and humour.
Each one a perfect piece, together they showcase Garner’s mastery of the form.
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Stories by Helen Garner is admired for its natural storytelling and economical writing style, which captures vivid, postcard-like images that hint at deeper realities. Critics appreciate how brief yet impactful the stories are, with scenes unfolding like fleeting glimpses seen from a train. The collection is recommended as an excellent introduction to Garner's work, showcasing her reputation as a skilled stylist and keen observer.
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ISBN: 9781925773200
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 October 2018
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 208
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About the Author
Helen Garner writes novels, stories, screenplays and works of non-fiction. In 2006 she received the inaugural Melbourne Prize for Literature, and in 2016 she won the prestigious Windham–Campbell Prize for non-fiction and the Western Australian Premier’s Book Award. In 2019 she was honoured with the Australia Council Award for Lifetime Achievement in Literature. Her novels include The Children’s Bach, Cosmo Cosmolino and The Spare Room. She lives in Melbourne.
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