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The Penguin Century of Australian Stories
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- PublisherViking
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 0670892335
- ISBN 13 9780670892334
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages648
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The Penguin Century of Australian Stories
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Viking, Penguin Books Australia Ltd.
(2000)
ISBN 10: 0670892335
ISBN 13: 9780670892334
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Viking, Penguin Books Australia Ltd., 2000. Hardcover (16 x 24 cm), 733 pages. ISBN: 0670892335. The book and dust jacket (dj) are in Very Good condition. Full-bound blue boards with silver lettering on spine. Bumped and lightly rubbed, most notably at head/foot of spine and corners. There are two ink marks on front endpaper. Tight binding, clean textblock. The dj is bumped, creased at edges. Some light soiling. The dust jacket is protected in an archival (removable) book jacket cover. "This landmark collection brings together 100 of the best Australian short stories written in the 20th century. From ealry bush life, through the Depression and the Second World War, to the fast lane of urban contemporary existence, Australian short-story writers have explored and reflected our national identity and experience. 'The Penguin Century of Australian Stories' represents, in one volume, our finest writers in all their modes. Introduction by Kerryn Goldsworthy. Includes biographical and publication timelines and notes on contributors. Contributors include Jessica Anderson, Ruth Park, Henry Lawson, Steele Rudd, Christina Stead, Alan Marshall, John Morrison, Kylie Tennant, Garry Disher, Sara Dowse, Peter Carey, Thea Astley and Tim Winton. Editor's other publications include 'Red Shoes' and 'Dear Writer'." NOTE: This book when packaged will weigh more than 1kg (1,000g) and therefore exceed the default quoted shipping rate to overseas destinations. Extra shipping charges may be requested to cover actual shipping costs. Please refer to my Shipping Terms under the Bookseller & Payment Information link below for more details. Feel free to email me [using Ask Bookseller a Question] for a postage quote prior to purchasing. Weight: ~1.25kg. Seller Inventory # 958
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The Penguin Century of Australian Stories
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good to Worn. The book is slightly scuffed on the spine edges and the cover has some fading. Quite a heavy book. Seller Inventory # 058678
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The Penguin Century Of Australian Stories
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Book Description Hardback. This landmark collection brings together the best Australian short stories written in the twentieth century.From early bush life to contemporary urban existence, The Penguin Century of Australian Stories celebrates our finest writers in all their modes: The lively comic fiction of Henry Lawson and Steele Rudd, The distinctive imaginations of Christina Stead and Patrick White, The experimental style of Peter Carey, And The highly lyrical prose of Brenda Walker and James Bradley.Selected by Carmel Bird, these stories mirror the concerns of Australia's past and present. The Penguin Century of Australian Stories will enlighten and entertain for many years to come. 2000. First edition, first printing. A very good copy only marked by light tanning on the top edge and a previous owners details on the title page. The d/w is also very good with sun fading of the spine and part of the rear panel. Seller Inventory # 8347101
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The Penguin Century of Australian Stories
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Penguin Books (Australia), Melbourne
(2000)
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. First impression. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 733 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. The dust jacket is in very good condition save a small closed tear on the base of the front. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. This book is available and ready to be shipped. This landmark collection brings together the best Australian short stories written in the twentieth century. From early bush life to contemporary urban existence, The Penguin Century of Australian Stories celebrates our finest writers in all their modes: the lively comic fiction of Henry Lawson and Steele Rudd, the distinctive imaginations of Christina Stead and Patrick White, the experimental style of Peter Carey, and the highly lyrical prose of Brenda Walker and James Bradley. Selected by Carmel Bird, these stories mirror the concerns of Australia's past and present. The Penguin Century of Australian Stories will enlighten and entertain for many years to come. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Fiction; Australia; ISBN: 0670892335. ISBN/EAN: 9780670892334. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 7005. This book weighs over one kilogram, and may involve extra shipping charges if posted to some countries. Seller Inventory # 7005
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