Skáldsögur
'The Getting of Wisdom' is a coming-of-age novel by the Australian writer Henry Handel Richardson. Set in late 19th century Victoria, it follows the story of Laura Tweedle Rambotham, a bright and imaginative girl from a struggling country family who is sent to a prestigious boarding school in Melbourne. There, she struggles to fit in with the wealthy and privileged girls and learns to keep her background a secret to avoid being mocked. The novel is based on the author's own experiences, and offers a poignant and insightful portrait of adolescence, class, and social conformity. A timeless classic of Australian literature, 'The Getting of Wisdom' is a must-read for anyone who loves coming-of-age tales and historical fiction.
© 2019 Good Press (Rafbók): 4057664623157
Útgáfudagur
Rafbók: 26 november 2019
Skáldsögur
'The Getting of Wisdom' is a coming-of-age novel by the Australian writer Henry Handel Richardson. Set in late 19th century Victoria, it follows the story of Laura Tweedle Rambotham, a bright and imaginative girl from a struggling country family who is sent to a prestigious boarding school in Melbourne. There, she struggles to fit in with the wealthy and privileged girls and learns to keep her background a secret to avoid being mocked. The novel is based on the author's own experiences, and offers a poignant and insightful portrait of adolescence, class, and social conformity. A timeless classic of Australian literature, 'The Getting of Wisdom' is a must-read for anyone who loves coming-of-age tales and historical fiction.
© 2019 Good Press (Rafbók): 4057664623157
Útgáfudagur
Rafbók: 26 november 2019
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