The Twyborn Affair
The Twyborn Affair by Patrick White is a paperback reprint published by Penguin Books in 1993, featuring 432 pages in English. This novel, originally released in 1979, explores the life of the sexually ambiguous Eddie Twyborn through three distinct stages: as Eudoxia, a lover of an elderly Greek man; as Eddie, a jackeroo in the Australian outback; and as Eadith, the madam of a high-class London brothel.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of identity and transformation, presenting a complex character whose experiences span diverse settings and roles. The book is categorized under fiction and literary subjects, offering insights into the intricacies of human relationships and societal expectations. This edition is part of the ‘Penguin Twentieth-Century Classics’ series, making it a notable addition for those interested in significant literary works.
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First published in 1979, this is the second-last novel published by the only Australian to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. The sexually ambiguous Eddie Twyborn is encountered in three stages of his life – as Eudoxia, the lover of an elderly Greek man; as Eddie, a jackeroo in the Australian outback; and as Eadith, the madam of a high-class London brothel. This is a paperback reprint in the ‘Penguin Twentieth-Century Classics’ series.
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