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The Golden Age
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Experience the poignant journey of a young boy in the captivating novel, set in 1954 Australia's Golden Age. 'The Golden Age' narrates the heartfelt story of thirteen-year-old Frank Gold, a refugee from wartime Hungary, learning to navigate life after polio. This exquisite B-format paperback, published by Penguin Australia Pty Ltd, offers a powerful exploration of childhood and connection in a unique convalescent home in Perth. As Frank recovers, he forms a forbidden bond with Elsa, another patient, encapsulating love, desire, and the pain of vulnerability. This touching narrative is not only a tale of personal growth but also a reflection of the struggles children face in understanding their place in a complicated world. With 256 pages of beautifully written prose, readers will find themselves immersed in the themes of longing and resilience. Authored by one of Australia’s most beloved novelists, this book evokes a nostalgia for a time gone by while seamlessly resonating with contemporary dilemmas of identity and belonging. Order now and enjoy FREE shipping on this extraordinary literary work, perfect for anyone looking to explore the depths of emotional connection and the spirit of resilience.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143790266
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 256
Description:
It is 1954 and thirteen-year-old Frank Gold, refugee from wartime Hungary, is learning to walk again after contracting polio in Australia. At the Golden Age Children's Polio Convalescent Home in Perth, he sees Elsa, a fellow patient, and they form a forbidden, passionate bond. The Golden Age becomes the little world that reflects the larger one, where everything occurs- love and desire, music, death, and poetry. It is a place where children must learn they're alone, even within their families.
Subtle, moving and remarkably lovely, The Golden Age evokes a time past and a yearning for deep connection, from one of Australia's finest and most-loved novelists.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143790266
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 256
Description:
It is 1954 and thirteen-year-old Frank Gold, refugee from wartime Hungary, is learning to walk again after contracting polio in Australia. At the Golden Age Children's Polio Convalescent Home in Perth, he sees Elsa, a fellow patient, and they form a forbidden, passionate bond. The Golden Age becomes the little world that reflects the larger one, where everything occurs- love and desire, music, death, and poetry. It is a place where children must learn they're alone, even within their families.
Subtle, moving and remarkably lovely, The Golden Age evokes a time past and a yearning for deep connection, from one of Australia's finest and most-loved novelists.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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