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To the Islands
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To the Islands
The haunting and beautiful tale of an aged missionary's final days. A psychic drama of pride, guilt, atonement and self-discovery.
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Exhausted and losing faith, an Anglican minister flees his mission in Australia's northwest for the vast emptiness of the outback. In the soul country of the desert, the old man searches for the islands of the Aboriginal dead, reflecting on past transgressions and on his life's work.
A Lear-like tale of madness and destruction, published when Randolph Stow was only 22, To the Islands is compelling and wise—a poetic masterpiece.
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To the Islands by Randolph Stow is widely regarded as a significant work of Australian literature, praised for its deep emotional impact and enduring relevance. It is described as a masterpiece and an Australian classic, recognised for its powerful narrative and the talent of its author. Critics highlight Stow's exceptional prose and the reissue of his works as a reminder of his lasting literary significance.
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ISBN: 9781925240290
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 August 2015
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Contributors:
- Introduction by Bernadette Brennan
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 180g
Pages: 240
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