The Chantic Bird: Text Classics

Discover the gripping tale of rebellion and tenderness in 'The Chantic Bird: Text Classics' by David Ireland. This compelling novel, published by The Text Publishing Company, is now available in a brand-new B-format paperback edition (ISBN: 9781922182951). Spanning 272 pages, Ireland dives deep into the psyche of a teenage anarchist grappling with the chaos of contemporary society. Through the eyes of our protagonist, readers experience the raw emotions of youth: the contempt for a mundane world and an earnest love for family, particularly his younger siblings and Bee, the nurturing figure in their lives. As the first of Ireland's masterful novels, 'The Chantic Bird' critiques the mindlessness of societal norms, transforming it into an unforgettable literary journey. This edition includes a new introduction by Geordie Williamson, enriching your reading experience and offering fresh insights. Perfect for fans of contemporary fiction, critical social commentary, or anyone looking to explore the complex world of adolescent rebellion. With FREE shipping, this classic read is just a click away. Please note that combined shipping with other products is unavailable for this item, so let's ensure its safe arrival within 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922182951
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 272


Description:
I'm only telling you this to let you know what a silly thing it is to live like I do. What it was, I got sacked from my seventeenth job for fighting or gambling - I don't know which - and because I was hardly ever there. I was gambling all right, but someone called me a cheat and swung at me, I moved my head and swung back and this kid went in to one of the bosses with blood coming out of his mouth saying I was a standover man. The Chantic Bird is the confession of a teenage anarchist, who combines a contempt for contemporary society with a great tenderness and warmth for his younger siblings and for Bee, the girl who looks after them. The first of David Ireland's masterful novels, The Chantic Bird contains the same characteristic indictment of the bovine mindlessness of collective humanity, and the home-owning wage slaves. 'It has been my aim to take apart, then build up piece by piece, this mosaic of one kind of human life...... to remind my present age of its industrial adolescence.' David Ireland This edition of The Chantic Bird comes with a new introduction by Geordie Williamson.

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