The Second Bridegroom
The Second Bridegroom by Rodney Hall is a novel published by Faber & Faber in 1992, featuring 213 pages in English. This book is the first in a trilogy and presents the story of a young English convict who is transported to an Australian colony in the early nineteenth century. As he navigates his new life, he escapes into the bush and becomes an adopted member of an Aborigine clan, exploring themes of identity and belonging.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of life in a colonial setting, highlighting the convict’s journey and his interactions with the Aborigine community. The book engages with elements of contemporary literature, offering insights into cultural dynamics and personal transformation. Through Hall’s storytelling, the novel invites exploration of the convict’s experiences and the broader implications of his choices within the historical context.
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The first novel in a trilogy by the winner of the Miles Franklin Award, Australia’s most presitigious literary prize, who has been compared to Joyce, Faulkner and Marquez. Set in the early nineteenth century, it tells the story of a young English convict transported to an Australian colony, where he escapes into the bush and becomes the adopted member of an Aborigine clan.
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