Man Alone
Man Alone by John Mulgan is a significant work of fiction published by Penguin Canada in December 2002. This edition, part of the Popular Penguin format, commemorates 50 years of publishing in New Zealand and spans 224 pages. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, offering a stark portrayal of New Zealand society through the lens of the Waterfront dispute, reflecting themes of detachment and alienation.
Readers will find that Man Alone presents a literary exploration of societal dynamics during a tumultuous period. The book’s unsentimental approach provides a vivid depiction of the challenges faced by individuals, capturing the essence of a society grappling with economic hardship. This edition invites readers to engage with Mulgan’s vision, which has left a lasting impact on New Zealand literature.
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This classic has been released in the Popular Penguin format to mark 50 years of publishing in New Zealand. The format reaches further back to 1935, when Allen Lane founded Penguin Books with a clear vision: ‘We believed in the existence of a vast reading public for intelligent books at a low price, and staked everything on it.’ Man Alone is a literary landmark that has haunted our writing for decades. Set during the Great Depression, with vivid depictions of the Waterfront dispute, John Mulgan’s vision of New Zealand society is as detached and unsentimental, with the power to reject and alienate.
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