Myself When Young: Text Classics

Explore the fascinating memoir, 'Myself When Young: Text Classics' by Henry Handel Richardson, a compelling account of the author’s formative years. This captivating book takes readers on a journey through her childhood spent in rural post offices, her experiences at a Melbourne boarding school, and her transformative years in Leipzig studying music. Delve into the rich tapestry of her early life that inspired her beloved novel, 'The Getting of Wisdom.' Discover a heartfelt portrayal of adolescence and the intricacies of growing up during a pivotal time. 'Myself When Young' provides invaluable insights into Richardson's creative process and the characters that have resonated with generations of readers. Perfect for literature enthusiasts and those interested in Australian literary history, this brand new paperback edition (ISBN: 9781925773958) not only serves as a delightful memoir but also as an essential companion to her fictional works. Available now at Smartfox NZ, enjoy free shipping on this timeless classic, though combined shipping is not offered. Order today and get a glimpse into the life of one of Australia’s great novelists!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925773958
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 192


Description:
It has never been my way to say much about my private life. Rightly or wrongly, I believed this only concerned myself. And I trusted to my husband to supply, on my death, any further information that might be asked for. Now that he is gone, however, there is no one to take his place, and so I propose to jot down a few facts about myself, and memories of my childhood, which may possibly be of interest to some who have read my books.

So begins Myself When Young (first published posthumously, in 1948) Henry Handel Richardson's frank and engaging account of her childhood living in the post offices of various rural towns, her adolescence at boarding school in Melbourne that would form the basis of her much loved novel The Getting of Wisdom, her time in Leipzig studying music and her early years of marriage. With insights into the inspiration for some of her most famous characters, and comments on the response to her depiction of those characters and events following the publication of her early novels, Myself When Young is not only a marvellous account of a life, but a fascinating companion to the fictional works of one of our greatest novelists.

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