Tamarisk Row

In Tamarisk Row, Gerald Murnane explores a Catholic childhood in a country town in the late 1940s, evoking yearning, boredom, fear, and fascination through the eyes of a boy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 22 January 2019
Publisher: And Other Stories

Clement Killeaton, in his vivid imagination, weaves together a tapestry of his father's gambling, his mother's piety, the cruelty of his fellow pupils, and the enigmatic allure of sex. This imagined world takes shape in the dusty backyard of his home, sprawling across the landscapes of the district, and even across the vast continent of Australia. Tamarisk Row, a poignant portrayal of a Catholic childhood in a country town in the late 1940s, is a masterpiece of lyrical prose that captures the yearning, boredom, fear, and fascination of boyhood. Originally published in Australia in 1974 and previously unpublished in the UK, Tamarisk Row stands as Gerald Murnane's debut novel and a testament to his exceptional talent.

Clement Killeaton, in his vivid imagination, weaves together a tapestry of his father's gambling, his mother's piety, the cruelty of his fellow pupils, and the enigmatic allure of sex. This imagined world takes shape in the dusty backyard of his home, sprawling across the landscapes of the district, and even across the vast continent of Australia. Tamarisk Row, a poignant portrayal of a Catholic childhood in a country town in the late 1940s, is a masterpiece of lyrical prose that captures the yearning, boredom, fear, and fascination of boyhood. Originally published in Australia in 1974 and previously unpublished in the UK, Tamarisk Row stands as Gerald Murnane's debut novel and a testament to his exceptional talent.

Weight: 320g
Dimension: 131 x 198 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911508366