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Street to Street
Street to Street Street to Street has been long listed for the Miles Franklin Literary Award
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Street to Street is one of Brian Castro's best books yet, a comic-tragic enactment of the anxieties of the writing life, in which the early twentieth-century Sydney poet Christopher Brennan plays a major role. A legendary figure with a commanding knowledge of classical and European poetry, Brennan wrote some of the most powerful poems in Australian literature. He died an impoverished alcoholic at the age of sixty-one.
Castro's double portrait of the poet and his biographer, the writer-academic Brendan Costa, plays on the disappointment, the guilt, the lack of recognition, which troubles those who live by their imaginations. The novella is the perfect form for Castro's purpose, its compression heightening the wit and energy of his prose, and his remarkable feel for the embarrassments of character.
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Street to Street by Brian Castro has been praised for its intricate prose and complex storytelling, creating a vivid exploration of themes such as obsession and creativity. Reviewers appreciate the book's depth, noting that it skilfully intertwines historical and fictional elements to provide an engaging narrative experience. Castro is commended for his ability to craft multidimensional characters and a narrative that is both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant.
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ISBN: 9781920882952
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 October 2012
Country: Australia
Imprint: Giramondo Publishing Co
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 150.0mm
Height: 170.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 160
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