The Fortunes Of Richard Mahony by Henry Handel Richardson
"The Fortunes of Richard Mahony" is a trilogy that chronicles the life of an Irish-born man who emigrates to Australia during the gold rush of the 1850s. The narrative follows his journey, detailing his struggles with mental health, the challenges of marriage, and the difficulties of raising a family in a foreign land. The story provides a deep insight into the complexities of human nature, the societal norms of the time, and the challenges faced by immigrants.
The 1335th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1917
- Nationality
- Australian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 260,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 60th on My Favourite Book - Australian Big Read (Australian Big Read)
- Finest Works of Fiction (Martin Seymour-Smith and Editors)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)