The Getting Of Wisdom by Henry Handel Richardson
The novel is a coming-of-age story set in late 19th-century Australia, following the experiences of Laura Rambotham, a spirited and intelligent country girl sent to a prestigious Melbourne boarding school. Struggling with the rigid social hierarchies and the expectations placed upon her, Laura faces numerous challenges and humiliations, but she remains determined to find her place in the world. Through her journey, the book explores themes of education, social class, friendship, and the quest for personal identity, ultimately illustrating the complexities and trials of growing up and the bittersweet acquisition of wisdom.
The 1666th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1910
- Nationality
- Australian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 78,122
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)
- Daily Telegraph's 100 Books of the Century, 1900-1999 (Daily Telegraph)