After Romulus

Discover 'After Romulus', a powerful exploration by Raimond Gaita, reflecting on his acclaimed memoir, 'Romulus, My Father'. This trade paperback edition, published by The Text Publishing Company in 2011, dives deep into themes of love, loss, and the complexities of family dynamics as Gaita narrates the poignant journey of his father, who immigrated to Australia post-World War II. With 224 pages of riveting prose, this book illuminates the struggles against mental illness and personal tragedy against the backdrop of the stark beauty of Victoria's landscape. 'After Romulus' not only revisits the memories encapsulated in the original work but also discusses the impact of the memoir and its film adaptation, providing readers with a unique insight into Gaita's emotional landscape. This edition is ideal for readers who appreciate profound literature that tackles heavy themes with grace and compassion. Enhance your book collection with this moving work that combines heartfelt storytelling with philosophical reflections. Orders enjoy FREE shipping, ensuring you receive this essential read promptly—please allow up to 10 days for delivery. Perfect for literary enthusiasts, those interested in Australian culture, and anyone touched by personal stories of resilience.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921758782
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2011
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 224


Description:
In 1998, Raimond Gaita's Romulus, My Father was first published - the story of his father who came to Australia from Europe with his young wife Christine and their four-year-old son after the end of the Second World War. In the isolated landscape of country Victoria, Christine succumbed to mental illness, and a series of tragedies befell the family. Described as 'a profound meditation on love and death, madness and truth, judgment and compassion', Romulus, My Father became an instant classic. Now, thirteen years later, and four years after the release of the film, Raimond Gaita has put together this collection in which he reflects on the writing of the book, the making of the film, his relationship to the desolate beauty of the central Victorian landscape, the philosophies that underpinned his father's relationship to the world and, most movingly, the presence and absence of his mother and his unassuaged longing for her.

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