Camera Obscura

Explore the profound depths of human experience in 'Camera Obscura,' a captivating collection of short fiction. This BRAND NEW paperback edition, published by the University of Queensland Press in 2008, invites you into a world where light and shadow intertwine. Journey through picturesque landscapes of Greece, Italy, France, Japan, and the Australian suburbs, as the characters navigate their inner turmoil and search for meaning amidst love and loss. In this striking narrative tapestry, themes of friendship blossom between a mother and a blind man, while a heart-wrenching exploration of a fading romance unfolds. The poignant stories reveal profound insights, as a mortician, burdened by isolation, finds solace in the company of the deceased and an elderly man attempts to rediscover a long-lost love. With 252 pages of beautifully crafted prose, this award-winning collection by a talented Tasmanian writer will resonate with readers seeking both the extraordinary and the everyday. Perfect for fans of literary fiction, 'Camera Obscura' will take you on an emotional adventure through the complex vistas of life. Don't miss out on this unique literary journey — enjoy FREE shipping on your order. Please note that combined shipping with other products is not available for this item. Anticipate delivery within 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780702235979
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2008
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Pages: 252


Description:
Light and shadow, love and loss, the extraordinary and the everyday are captured through the lens of this evocative new collection of fiction. Camera Obscura moves through Greece, Italy and France, across to Japan and into the Australian suburbs, as its characters take journeys into themselves and away from their pasts. A mother's shattered view of the world is healed through her friendship with a blind man, and a mortician, unable to engage in life, finds solace among the dead. A couple plays out the final moments of a fading love, while an old man sets out to rekindle an enduring love from long ago.This is an outstanding collection of short fiction from an award-winning Tasmanian writer.

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