{"title":"Wayne Marshall","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the imaginative worlds of Wayne Marshall, an exceptional author renowned for his engaging storytelling and vivid characters. Marshall's works, including titles such as \u003cem\u003eHenry Goes Bush\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eShirl\u003c\/em\u003e, are celebrated for their unique blend of historical and general fiction. Each novel offers a captivating exploration into the nuances of life and relationships set against intriguing backdrops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHenry Goes Bush\u003c\/em\u003e, Marshall brings readers on a transformative journey through the Australian landscape, capturing the essence of wilderness and self-discovery. This book is perfect for those who appreciate an adventure intertwined with a historical narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, \u003cem\u003eShirl\u003c\/em\u003e presents a collection of compelling tales that delve into the complexities of everyday life, offering a refreshing mix of humour and poignancy. Ideal for readers who enjoy exploring the depth of human emotions and experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWayne Marshall's novels not only entertain but also provide thoughtful insights into both past and contemporary society. Whether you're a fan of historical fiction or general fiction, this collection will intrigue and delight, making you ponder long after you turn the last page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shirl-by-wayne-marshall-9781925972276","title":"Shirl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lonely yowie emerges from the bush to attend the Desperate and Dateless Ball. Mysterious creatures descend from the sky to place a ban on footy. A shark named Bruce turns up in the local swimming pool. A fisherman enjoying a boys' weekend on the Murray River finds perspective where he least expects it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eShirl\u003c\/em\u003e, Wayne Marshall takes a range of what-if scenarios to their fabulist and comedic extremes. Superbly inventive and powerful, these fourteen stories skewer contemporary Australian society—particularly the crisis of masculinity and national identity—in insightful and yet hilarious ways, blurring the line between fantasy and reality. Slightly warped and darkly comic, this astounding collection will make you rethink what it means to be Australian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46714755449068,"sku":"9781925972276","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20048093482873.jpg?v=1754365903"},{"product_id":"henry-goes-bush-by-wayne-marshall-9781761770142","title":"Henry Goes Bush","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe price of genius is one hell of a hangover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Henry Lawson—New South Wales' most promising young writer and a budding alcoholic—is banished from Sydney to \"find the real bush,\" he hopes for fresh material and a new start. Instead, he stumbles into a mind-bending collision of myth, politics, and madness on the edge of the Darling River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHenry Goes Bush\u003c\/i\u003e reimagines Lawson's fateful 1892 exile to Bourke as a surreal, action-packed journey through the birth of Australian identity. Blending fact with fiction, this novel plays with the very idea of history—exploring creativity, colonialism, and masculinity through the eyes of a man haunted by his own legend, flailing for connection and on a quest to find a better version of himself while being pitted against a poet gunslinger who goes by the name of The Rider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWayne Marshall's debut novel cements his reputation as one of Australia's most dazzling writers, an unforgettable slice of insightful weirdness. This is Peter Carey meets David Mitchell in the outback—a remake of \u003ci\u003eWake in Fright\u003c\/i\u003e by the directors of \u003ci\u003eEverything Everywhere All at Once\u003c\/i\u003e—a richly layered, darkly comic exploration of how the same stories that make nations can ruin their tellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47350549676268,"sku":"9781761770142","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16ec72a737e54eb657f47bfd4906d74b.jpg?v=1772538415"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/wayne-marshall.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}