The Cardboard Crown: Text Classics

Discover the enchanting world of Australian literature with *The Cardboard Crown: Text Classics*. This iconic novel, first published in 1952 and introduced by acclaimed biographer Brenda Niall, is a timeless exploration of family, identity, and cultural duality. Featuring 288 pages of captivating storytelling, the book chronicles the life of Alice Verso and her unexpected marriage to Austin Langton against the backdrop of late 19th and early 20th century Australia and England. The novel intricately weaves themes of financial stability, love, and the poignant struggles of an upper middle-class family who are deeply connected to both their homelands yet feel a sense of displacement. As Alice's grandson delves into her diaries, he unravels a complex web of family secrets and reveals the rich tapestry of his lineage over three generations. *The Cardboard Crown* is an essential read for anyone interested in classic literature and the deep emotional currents that define family dynamics. A beautifully bound B-format paperback, this edition is published by The Text Publishing Company. Embrace this literary treasure that has been celebrated as one of the lost classics of Australian literature, and embark on a journey that resonates with readers of all ages. Perfect for book lovers, collectors, and anyone looking to enrich their understanding of classic family sagas.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922079411
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2012
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 288


Description:
Introduced by Brenda Niall This remarkable novel, first published to a chorus of acclaim in 1952, is one of the lost classics of Australian literature. Martin Boyd is a deeply humane novelist, a writer of family sagas without peer. Set in Australia and England in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, The Cardboard Crown presents an unforgettable portrait of an upper middle-class family who love both countries but are not quite at home in either. At the centre of this scintillating and immensely readable novel is Alice Verso, whose unexpected marriage to Austin Langton not only brings financial stability to the Langtons but founds an Anglo-Australian dynasty. But when her grandson finds her diaries and begins to uncover her story he chances on an intricate web of deception and reveals the complex fate of his family over three generations. Features an introduction by one of Australia's best-known and award-winning biographers, Brenda Niall.