Tim Winton stands as one of Australia's most esteemed novelists, with works that delve into the profound connections between people and their environment. His prose is renowned for its sensory richness and poetic language, vividly capturing the Australian landscape and psyche. Through his narratives, Winton frequently explores themes of family, identity, and the intricate relationships that shape human lives. His significance lies in his ability to craft unforgettable characters and powerful emotional experiences that resonate with readers globally.
Acclaimed author Tim Winton delivers a compelling narrative that resonates with contemporary themes in this upcoming novel. With a reputation bolstered by two Booker Prize nominations, Winton's latest work promises to be a significant contribution to modern literature, exploring relevant issues and human experiences. Set to release in October 2024, it is anticipated as a must-read for fans of profound storytelling.
Příběh Jaxieho Clacktona, brutálního venkovského mladíka, která prchá z místa násilné smrti svého otce do divočiny západní Austrálie. Má s sebou jen pušku a džbán na vodu. Chce jen mír a svobodu. Život v drsné solné poušti je ale tvrdý. Když zjistí, že tam není sám, všechny jeho plány se zvrhnou. Potkává zničeného kněze Fintana MacGillise, muže, o kterém si nikdy není jistý, zda mu může věřit, přesto ale bude jeho život na něm záviset. Pastýřova chata je napínavý příběh nepravděpodobného přátelství a touhy, brutální a lyrický. Tim Winton (4. 4. 1960) je nejoblíbenější australský romanopisec. Byl dvakrát nominován na Bookerovu cenu a je vítězem rekordních čtyř literárních cen Milese Franklina za nejlepší australský román. Jeho knihy jsou tvrdé, něžné a nové. Vždy odhaluje surové, instinktivní polohy, které má člověk v sobě.
From the Booker shortlisted author of Dirt Music and Cloudstreet, Eyrie is a heart-stoppingly moving novel for our times.
Venturing beyond all limits--in relationships, physical challenge, and in sexual behavior--there is a point where oblivion is the only outcome. Full of Winton's lyrical genius for conveying physical sensation, "Breath" is a rich and atmospheric coming-of-age tale.
This text is a comprehensive, authoritative, and illustrated history of the Royal Navy from its earliest times to the present day. This edition is updated to include recent operations in the first and second Gulf wars.
A collection of short stories set in coastal Western Australia.
Skeeta Anderson woke up one morning to find that his bum was gone. And not only his bum, but the bum of every single person in the town of Bugalugs. It's up to Skeeta to catch the thief . . .
Booker Prize nominee Tim Winton continues to astonish critics and captivate readers with this Australian love story about people stifled by grief and regret; a novel about the odds of breaking with the past.
Startling, wry, lyrical, and beguiling photographs and passionate commentary document the landscape and people of Australia's interior in this panoramic volume. 331 color illustrations.