| Author: | Thomas Shapcott | ISBN: | 9781862549913 |
| Publisher: | Wakefield Press | Publication: | July 1, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Wakefield Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Thomas Shapcott |
| ISBN: | 9781862549913 |
| Publisher: | Wakefield Press |
| Publication: | July 1, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Wakefield Press |
| Language: | English |
The short stories and one longer story in this collection from Australian literary legend Tom Shapcott range in time and place from Queensland's Sunshine Coast to Adelaide to Slovenia. They encompass contemporary themes of migration and exile, to the traumas of childhood and growing up. Thomas Shapcott is one of Australia's most highly regarded authors. He has published 10 novels, including "Spirit Wrestlers", "Theatre of Darkness", "Magnum Opus Shines" and "Mona's Gift", and several non-fiction and poetry books. He has won numerous awards, including the Patrick White Award and an OA. In 2010 he was also shortlisted for the Queensland Premier's Literary Awards. Shortlisted in the 2010 Queensland Premier's Literary Awards in the Steel Rudd category.
The short stories and one longer story in this collection from Australian literary legend Tom Shapcott range in time and place from Queensland's Sunshine Coast to Adelaide to Slovenia. They encompass contemporary themes of migration and exile, to the traumas of childhood and growing up. Thomas Shapcott is one of Australia's most highly regarded authors. He has published 10 novels, including "Spirit Wrestlers", "Theatre of Darkness", "Magnum Opus Shines" and "Mona's Gift", and several non-fiction and poetry books. He has won numerous awards, including the Patrick White Award and an OA. In 2010 he was also shortlisted for the Queensland Premier's Literary Awards. Shortlisted in the 2010 Queensland Premier's Literary Awards in the Steel Rudd category.
