RainForest Narratives: The Work of Janette Turner Hospital

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title RainForest Narratives: The Work of Janette Turner Hospital
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David Callahan
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:376
Dimensions(mm): Height 230,Width 155
Category/GenreLiterary studies - fiction, novelists and prose writers
ISBN/Barcode 9780702237270
ClassificationsDewey:823.009 A820
Audience
General
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher University of Queensland Press
Imprint University of Queensland Press
Publication Date 29 June 2009
Publication Country Australia

Description

Acclaimed writer Janette Turner Hospital conjures up a rainforest for readers by weaving connection and meaning into a labyrinth of characters and plotlines. From The Ivory Swing to Orpheus Lost, Hospital's award-winning novels and short stories have challenged and intrigued readers for over 25 years. Her books tackle complex themes of dislocation, identity, ethics and the nature of reality. David Callahan analyses the major themes scattered throughout her books in this groundbreaking work of literary criticism. By teasing out the hidden meanings in Hospital's writing, Callahan illuminates her literary talent and enhances the reader's enjoyment of her stories. Rainforest Narratives is the perfect companion to her fiction for readers and scholars alike.

Author Biography

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