Gould's Book Of Fish by Richard Flanagan
A Novel in Twelve Fish
Set in the early 19th century, this novel weaves a surreal and vivid tapestry of life on the brutal penal colony of Sarah Island, Tasmania, through the eyes of a convict named William Buelow Gould. As Gould navigates the harsh realities of his imprisonment, he becomes an unlikely artist, painting a series of fish that serve as a metaphor for his own transformation and the absurdity of the world around him. The narrative blurs the lines between history and fiction, exploring themes of identity, freedom, and the power of art to transcend the confines of human suffering.
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- Published
- 2001
- Nationality
- Australian
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Original Language
- English
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