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Eyrie
By Tim Winton
2013 • Hardcover • Hamish Hamilton
Description
Title: Eyrie
Author/Publisher: Tim Winton, Hamish Hamilton
Publication Year: 2013
Format: 423-page Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Eyrie centres on Tom Keely, a disgraced and alcoholic former property mogul, whose insulated existence in a high-rise Perth apartment is shattered by the unexpected appearance of a former neighbour and her young, vulnerable grandson. Through Keely's fumbling attempts to aid them, Tim Winton delivers a poignant exploration of compassion, social responsibility, and the search for redemption in contemporary Australia.
Synopsis
Tim Winton's 2013 novel, Eyrie, plunges readers into the life of Tom Keely, a once-prominent property mogul now living in disgrace. Retreating into an isolated existence within a high-rise Perth apartment, Keely's carefully constructed solitude is unexpectedly disrupted by the re-emergence of a former neighbour and her vulnerable young grandson.
As Keely fumbles through attempts to offer aid, Winton masterfully explores profound themes of human connection, societal obligation, and the arduous path towards personal atonement. The narrative intricately weaves a contemporary tale set against the backdrop of an Australian city.
- Themes of Compassion and Responsibility: Winton delves deeply into the concepts of compassion and social responsibility, examining how individuals navigate their moral obligations within a complex urban society.
- The Search for Redemption: Eyrie explores the possibility of redemption, portraying one man's difficult journey to find meaning and make amends, often through unexpected and challenging circumstances.
- Contemporary Australian Setting: Set in Perth, the narrative utilises its Australian urban landscape to ground the story, adding a distinct sense of place to the character-driven drama.
This first edition hardcover of Tim Winton's Eyrie offers a compelling and thought-provoking read, highly sought after by collectors of modern Australian fiction and admirers of Winton's distinctive literary voice.
Condition
This item has been professionally inspected and is in Good condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.
Specifications
| ISBN | 9781926428536 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Condition | Good |
| Publisher | Hamish Hamilton |
| Year | 2013 |
| Pages | 423 |
| Genre | Modern & Contemporary |
| Signed | No |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Vintage | No |
| Features | Dust Jacket |
| Ex Libris | No |
| Inscribed | No |
| Ex Library | No |
| Personalised | No |
| NarrativeType | Fiction |
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