Rigby's Romance

Rigbys Romance (1921) is a novel by Joseph Furphy, written under his pseudonym "Tom Collins." It is a sequel to Such is Life and is considered a landmark of Australian literature. The novel follows Tom Collins, a philosophizing everyman, as he journeys through the Australian outback in search of his friend Jefferson Rigby. They engage in a long discussion on politics and the nature of humanity, touching on topics as strange and diverse as Australias legendary wildlife. This edition of the novel is a classic work of Australian literature reimagined for modern readers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press

Rigbys Romance, penned by Joseph Furphy under the pseudonym "Tom Collins," serves as a sequel of sorts to the remarkable and unconventional tale of Such is Life. This captivating story, which took decades to gain a proper audience, has earned comparisons to the works of Melville and Twain, solidifying its place as a landmark in Australian literature. Furphy's novel, through its scientific compression of twenty-four hours of sleep into a mere interval between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m., presents a unique perspective on the human condition. Alongside his captivating narration and engaging conversations with the characters he encounters during his travels through the Australian outback, Tom Collins portrays himself as a philosophizing everyman, reminiscent of characters such as Joyce's Leopold Bloom and Beckett's Molloy.

In his quest to reunite with his friend Jefferson Rigby, a gentleman and adventurer akin to himself, Collins reflects on their shared history and yearns for his companionship. When the two finally meet, they engage in a profound discussion on politics and the nature of humanity, exploring topics as enigmatic and diverse as Australia's legendary wildlife. Presented with a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Joseph Furphy's Rigbys Romance serves as a classic work of Australian literature reimagined for contemporary readers.

Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513134338