Bush Studies: Text Classics

Discover the unflinching realism of Barbara Baynton's iconic short-story collection, Bush Studies: Text Classics. This remarkable work, introduced by acclaimed author Helen Garner, offers readers an authentic portrayal of life in the Australian bush, devoid of the idealization often found in literature. With a keen eye for detail and a powerful narrative style influenced by the great nineteenth-century Russian novelists, Baynton paints a vivid picture of the harsh realities faced by women in this unforgiving landscape. This B-format paperback, published by The Text Publishing Company, spans 240 pages, immersing you in a world where the danger is palpable and the isolation profound. The terror evoked by Baynton is described by Garner as 'elemental, sexual, unabashedly female,' making it a must-read for anyone interested in feminist literature or Australian history. Explore the depth of Baynton's insights as she crafts stories that resonate with emotional intensity and societal critique. With its stark realism and economic use of language, Bush Studies stands alongside the masterpieces of realism across the globe. Whether you are a lover of classic literature, studying Australian literary culture, or seeking to understand the complexities of gender and environment, this collection is an essential addition to your bookshelf. Enjoy FREE shipping on your order, with delivery expected in up to 10 days, ensuring a seamless shopping experience for literary enthusiasts. Delve into the stories that continue to inspire and challenge perceptions of the Australian bush with Bush Studies: Text Classics.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922079497
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2012
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 240


Description:
Introduced by Helen Garner Barbara Baynton's short-story collection Bush Studies is famous for its stark realism - for not romanticising bush life, instead showing all its bleakness and harshness. Economic of style, influenced by the great nineteenth-century Russian novelists, Baynton presents the Australian bush as dangerous and isolating for the women who inhabit it. 'The terror Baynton evokes,' Helen Garner writes in her introduction to the book, 'is elemental, sexual, unabashedly female.' 'So precise, so complete, with such insight into detail and such force of statement, it ranks with the masterpieces of realism in any language.' Bulletin

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