Gilgamesh – Joan London (2003 Atlantic Books Hardcover)
Gilgamesh – Joan London (2003 Atlantic Books Hardcover)
An evocative historical novel of love, war, displacement and self-discovery, following a young Australian woman's extraordinary journey across the world on the eve of the Second World War.
Gilgamesh follows Edith, a seventeen-year-old living with her mother and sister on an isolated farm in southwestern Australia. Her sheltered world changes when her English cousin Leopold and his Armenian friend Aram arrive after an archaeological expedition in Iraq, bringing with them stories of distant countries and adventures far beyond Edith's experience.
Two years later, Edith sets out with her young son on a remarkable journey in search of Aram, travelling from Australia to London and ultimately towards Soviet Armenia as Europe descends into war. Drawing thematic parallels with the ancient Epic of Gilgamesh, Joan London's novel explores love, loss, belonging and the powerful human desire to venture into the unknown and find a way home.
Joan London's debut novel was shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award and received considerable acclaim for its richly imagined story and international scope.
This copy is the 2003 Atlantic Books hardcover edition with dust jacket. ISBN 9781843541820.
Title: Gilgamesh
Author: Joan London
Publisher: Atlantic Books
ISBN-10: 1843541823
ISBN-13: 9781843541820
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Edition: 2003 Hardcover Edition
Released: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 256
Genre: Historical Fiction / Literary Fiction
Subject: Travel / War / Love / Self-Discovery
Condition:
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- Hardcover with dust jacket
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- Binding and pages are in readable condition unless otherwise stated
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