Bring Larks and Heroes: Text Classics

Discover 'Bring Larks and Heroes: Text Classics', a compelling historical novel that won the prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award in 1967. This captivating narrative, set in a South Pacific penal colony during the late eighteenth century, explores themes of love, honor, and survival. The story follows Corporal Phelim Halloran, a soldier torn between obedience and his secret affection for Ann Rush, his bride hidden from a tyrannical regime. As sunlight dances through the forest, Halloran's journey reveals the harsh realities of life and the enduring human spirit amidst cruelty and despair. Dive into this rich, beautifully crafted landscape of betrayal and redemption that captures Australia’s complex history. Perfect for fans of historical fiction and classic literature, this B-format paperback edition is a must-have for your collection. With just 247 pages, it’s an accessible read that delivers depth and poignancy. Order now and enjoy FREE shipping, ensuring timely delivery within 10 days. This addition to the 'Text Classics' series not only honors great storytelling but also invites readers to ponder their own moral choices against a backdrop of relentless adversity. Don't miss your chance to own this essential work in your literary library, brought to you by Smartfox NZ.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921922237
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2012
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 247


Description:
Winner of the Miles Franklin Literary Award, 1967 At the world's end, it is Sunday afternoon in February. Through the edge of the forest a soldier moves without any idea he's caught in a mesh of sunlight and shade. Corporal Halloran's this fellow's name. He's a lean boy taking long strides through the Sabbath heat.A South Pacific penal colony in the late eighteenth century. An honest man named Phelim Halloran and Ann Rush, his secret bride. Poet, soldier, lover and grand innocent, Halloran must confront his destiny in a place of tyranny and searing horror.

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