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Fairyland

By Sumner Locke Elliot
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In Fairyland by Sumner Locke Elliot, the story unfolds in early 20th-century Australia, centred on the life of Seaton Daly, a precocious and sensitive boy. Seaton navigates the challenges of family dynamics and societal expectations as he grows up, reflecting on themes of identity and belonging. This poignant narrative offers a rich depiction of Seaton's internal world and the complexities of his coming-of-age journey.
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Fairyland

The final book by Sumner Locke Elliott, the award-winning author of Careful, He Might Hear You.

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Drawing heavily on Locke Elliott's own experiences, Fairyland charts the life of Seaton Daly, an aspiring writer coming to terms with his homosexuality in the repressive atmosphere of inner-city Sydney during the 1930s and '40s.

Lonely and naïve, Daly dreams of escaping to the 'promised land' of the United States. Fairyland is an intimate, affecting, sometimes harrowing portrayal of a lifelong search for love.

Sumner Locke Elliott's 'coming out' novel, it was first published in 1990, the year before his death.

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Fairyland by Sumner Locke Elliot has been praised for its beautiful writing and emotional depth. It is considered an elegantly crafted novel with a lasting impact.

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ISBN: 9781922147103

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 June 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 237g

Pages: 324

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