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Four historical figures cross paths amidst the chaos of war in this immersive and beautifully written tale by an award-winning Australian novelist
Macedonia, 1917. The great city of Salonika is engulfed by fire as all of Europe is ravaged by war.
Amid the destruction are those who have come to the frontlines to heal- surgeons, ambulance drivers, nurses, orderlies and other volunteers. Four of them-Stella, Olive, Grace and Stanley-are at the centre of Gail Jones's extraordinary new novel, which takes its inspiration from the wartime experiences of Australians Miles Franklin and Olive King, and British painters Grace Pailthorpe and Stanley Spencer. In Jones's imagination these four lives intertwine and change, each compelled by the desire to create something meaningful in the ruins of a broken world.
Immersive and gripping, Salonika Burning illuminates not only the devastation of war but also the vast social upheaval of the times. It shows Gail Jones to be at the height of her powers.
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Gail Jones's latest novel is acclaimed for its exquisite prose and profound exploration of war, suffering, and the human spirit. Reviewers praise her lyrical, reflective writing and her ability to create vivid, memorable characters. The narrative's circular, impressionistic structure is noted for its unique portrayal of historical events combined with striking imagery. Jones's storytelling, with its tender reflection on gender and trauma, is consistently regarded as elegant and evocative, making this novel a must-read for her fans and aficionados of historical fiction.
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ISBN: 9781922458834
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 November 2022
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 144.0mm
Height: 220.0mm
Weight: 401g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Gail Jones is one of Australia's most celebrated writers. She is the author of two short-story collections and nine novels, and her work has been translated into several languages. She has received numerous literary awards, including the Prime Minister's Literary Award, the Age Book of the Year, the South Australian Premier's Award, the ALS Gold Medal and the Kibble Award, and has been shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award, the International Dublin Literary Award and the Prix Femina tranger. Originally from Western Australia, she now lives in Sydney.
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