LILIAN'S STORY

LILIAN'S STORY

by KateGrenville (Author)

Synopsis

'Dazzling fiction of universal appeal' Patrick White 'A work of considerable beauty and power...told with great honesty and virtuosity.' New York Times Book Review This is the story of Lilian Singer, born on 'a wild night in the year of Federation' into a stifling household which totally fails to subdue her. Madness, cruelty and sexuality permeate the household but Lilian's sights are set on education, love and - finally - her own transcendent forms of independence. Lilian Singer is, or becomes, that rare being: an eccentric true to her own self whose story reaches out to touch and delight the most discerning reader. She radiates energy and vitality through every page of this striking work. Lilian's Story is the most loved of Kate Grenville's fictional creations and has recently been released as a major feature film to critical acclaim.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Published: 01 Jan 1997

ISBN 10: 1864482842
ISBN 13: 9781864482843
Book Overview: Winner of the 1994 Australian/Vogel Literary Award

Author Bio
Kate Grenville was born in Sydney and worked in the film industry after graduating from university. She lived and travelled in Europe and the United States for several years and has a Masters degree in Creative Writing from the University of Colorado. Since 1982 she has again been living in Australia where she is regarded with affection and respect as one of our most talented writers. Lilian'S Story won the Australian/Vogel Award in 1984. Kate Grenville is also the author of Bearded Ladies, Dreamhouse and Joan Makes History, as well as of the non-fiction works, The Writing Book and Making Stories with Sue Woolfe. Kate Grenville has two young children and continues to write fiction.