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To the Islands

By Randolph Stow
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To the Islands by Randolph Stow follows the journey of Stephen Heriot, a missionary grappling with his faith and purpose in a remote outpost in Australia. After a crisis, he ventures into the wilderness, seeking both physical and spiritual redemption amid the harsh and beautiful landscape. The novel explores themes of existential despair, cultural conflict, and the search for meaning.
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You might enjoy this story if you're drawn to profound explorations of isolation and redemption set against a vivid Australian landscape. Its evocative prose delves into themes of exile and spiritual quests, offering a compelling read for those interested in the complexities of the human condition.

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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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INFORMATION

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

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 240

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