The Burnished Sun

Explore the profound intricacies of human experience with 'The Burnished Sun,' a masterful collection of stories by the award-winning author of 'Stone Sky Gold Mountain.' This brand new trade paperback from University of Queensland Press, published in 2022, delves into the inner lives of characters who are often overlooked and misunderstood. Each of the 272 pages invites readers into the world of a migrant mother longing for acceptance, a young skateboarder torn between loyalty and belonging, and an Indonesian maid yearning for her son left behind. Rich with emotional depth, these narratives illuminate hidden desires and human fragility. The collection also features two remarkable novellas: 'Annah the Javanese,' which reimagines the existence of Gauguin's muse in 19th-century Paris, and 'The Fish Girl,' which offers a fresh perspective on a classic W Somerset Maugham tale through the eyes of a young Indonesian woman. Perfect for readers seeking story collections that highlight migration, identity, and emotional resilience, this book is not just literature, it’s a journey into the depths of humanity. Plus, enjoy the convenience of FREE shipping on your order from Smartfox NZ. Please note that combined shipping with other products is unavailable for this item, and allow up to 10 days for delivery.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780702265679
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Pages: 272


Description:
From the award-winning author of Stone Sky Gold Mountain come these superbly crafted stories that explore the inner lives of those who are often ignored or misunderstood.

We follow a migrant mother who yearns to feel welcomed at a kids' party in a local park; a young skateboarder caught between showing loyalty and being accepted; and an Indonesian maid working far from home who longs for the son she's left behind. Bookending this collection are two stunning novellas- Annah the Javanese re-imagines the world of one of Paul Gauguin's models in nineteenth-century Paris, while the highly acclaimed The Fish Girl reworks a classic W Somerset Maugham story from the perspective of a young Indonesian woman.

With rich emotional insight and a light touch, these wide-ranging stories reveal hidden desires and human fragility.


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