Baynton, Barbara
Bush Studies (Australian Classics Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781920898953
- author:
- Baynton, Barbara
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Sydney University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 106
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14.8 x 0.6 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Bush Studies is a collection of short stories that explore the darker side of life in the Australian bush. Written by Barbara Baynton, these six tales delve into themes of loneliness, isolation, and danger, often focusing on the struggles faced by women. In stark contrast to the romanticised image of the outback, Bush Studies presents a grimly realistic portrayal of life in the wilderness. While one story, 'Bush Church', offers a comedic twist with its chaotic church service, the others grapple with more serious themes such as birth and death. This new edition of Bush Studies features an introduction by Susan Sheridan and is part of the Australian Classics Library series, making it an accessible and valuable resource for readers interested in Australian literature.
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