{"product_id":"a-fence-around-the-cuckoo-text-classics","title":"A Fence Around the Cuckoo: Text Classics","description":"Discover 'A Fence Around the Cuckoo: Text Classics', the compelling autobiography of renowned author Ruth Park. This beautifully crafted B-format paperback, published in 2019 by The Text Publishing Company, spans 416 pages of rich storytelling that takes readers from the lush rainforests of New Zealand to the vibrant streets of Sydney. Through Park's narrative, you'll explore her isolated childhood, her enlightening convent education that nurtured her passion for writing, and her experiences during the Great Depression. Ruth Park’s journey from a struggling journalist to a literary icon unfolds as she shares her unique correspondence with Australian writer D'Arcy Niland, whom she would later marry. 'A Fence Around the Cuckoo' not only chronicles Park's life but also serves as an insightful reflection on how she honed her craft to become one of Australia's most celebrated storytellers. This volume is essential for fans of Australian literature and readers interested in autobiographies of influential writers. With FREE shipping available, this book is a perfect addition to your collection of classic literature. Immerse yourself in Ruth Park’s world and discover the foundation of her classic works, including 'The Harp in the South'. Order your copy today and appreciate a remarkable narrative that captivates and inspires. Don't miss out on adding this significant piece of literary history to your shelves!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781925773385\u003cbr\u003eFormat: B-format paperback\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2019\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: The Text Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003ePages: 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003eThis first volume of Ruth Park's autobiography is an account of her isolated childhood in the rainforests of New Zealand, her convent education which encouraged her love of words and writing, and the bitter years of the Depression. She then entered the rough-and-tumble world of journalism and began a reluctant correspondence with a young Australian writer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1942, Park moved to Sydney and married that writer, D'Arcy Niland. There she would write The Harp in the South, the first of her classic Australian novels. A Fence Around the Cuckoo is the story of one of Australia's best storytellers and how she learnt her craft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item.  Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.","brand":"RANDOM HOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":43025049124953,"sku":"PR538860","price":28.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2551\/5502\/files\/9781925773385_SHZBADU2JBLK.jpg?v=1769613734","url":"https:\/\/smartfox.co.nz\/products\/a-fence-around-the-cuckoo-text-classics","provider":"SmartfoxNZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}