Clean Straw for Nothing and A Cartload of Clay [electronic resource]
George Johnston2013
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In the sequel to his semi-autobiographical novel My Brother Jack, George
Johnston concludes his Meredith trilogy in this brilliantly evocative, single
volume of books two and three: Clean Straw for Nothing (winner of the Miles
Franklin Award) and A Cartload of Clay. Set against the backdrop of a Greek
island, Clean Straw for Nothing follows the story of successful war
correspondent and retired journalist David Meredith as he abandons his career
for a life in exile with his beautiful wife Cressida. Johnston focuses on the
developing relationship between David and Cressida, exploring the complex and
reflective character of David as he questions the nature of success, sexual
tensions, expatriation and ill-health. the questions are almost entirely
unanswerable and the freedom David craves nearly impossible. In the final
episode of the trilogy, David Meredith travels back to Australia, rediscovering
his deep affection for his native land after having been so long in Greece.
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Main title:
Clean Straw for Nothing and A Cartload of Clay [electronic resource] / George Johnston
Author:
George Johnston, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Angus & Robertson, 2013
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781743099865
Language:
English
BRN:
433505
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |