A Fringe Of Leaves by Patrick White
Set in the early 19th century, the novel follows the journey of an Englishwoman who survives a shipwreck off the coast of Australia. Stranded on the unfamiliar continent, she is captured by Aboriginal people and experiences a dramatic cultural clash. As she adapts to the indigenous way of life, she undergoes a profound personal transformation, shedding the constraints of her genteel upbringing. Her struggle for survival and the eventual attempt to return to European society challenge her identity and perceptions of civilization, nature, and self, leading to a deep introspection about her place in the world.
The 2007th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1976
- Nationality
- Australian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 404
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 50th on The 50 best books of the past 100 years (The Times)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)