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Lucinda Brayford
Series: Classic Australian Works
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Reissue of one of the author's most noted novels that deals with three generations of an Anglo-Australian family around the turn of the twentieth century contrasting both Australian and English society.
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Lucinda Brayford (1946) chronicles three generations of an Anglo-Australian family around the turn of the twentieth century and contrasts both Australian and English societies.
The novel offers a rich tapestry that explores the intricate dynamics between two cultures as they evolve over time.
Boyd’s narrative weaves together the complexities of familial bonds, societal expectations, and the personal ambitions that drive each generation. This sweeping epic captures the nuanced interplay of tradition and change, providing a compelling reflection on identity and belonging between two worlds.
Lucinda Brayford invites readers to immerse themselves in a historical journey that is as enlightening as it is poignant.
Series: Classic Australian Works
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Lucinda Brayford
Lucinda Brayford (1946) chronicles three generations of an Anglo-Australian family around the turn of the twentieth century and contrasts both Australian and English societies. The novel offers a rich tapestry that explores the intricate dynamics between two cultures as they evolve over time. Boyd’s narrative weaves together the complexities of familial bonds, societal expectations, and the personal ambitions that drive...Paperback$4799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780975086025
Publisher: Sydney University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 December 2003
Country: Australia
Imprint: Sydney University Press
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 36.0mm
Width: 148.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 515g
Pages: 483
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