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Speak You So Gently by Kylie Tennant (Hardcover, 1959) History
By Kylie Tennant
Hardcover • Victor Gollancz
Description
Title: Speak You So Gently
Author/Publisher: Kylie Tennant, Victor Gollancz
Publication Year: 1959
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Synopsis
Kylie Tennant (1912-1988) was a prominent Australian novelist, playwright, and historian, celebrated for her perceptive and often critical observations of Australian society. Her work, 'Speak You So Gently', published in 1959 by Victor Gollancz, is identified as a non-fiction historical account.
Given Tennant's established literary output, this volume likely offers a compelling exploration of a specific historical period or social phenomenon, presented with her characteristic blend of incisive research and engaging narrative style. As a 'vintage' publication from the mid-20th century, it provides a contemporary perspective on the historical subject it addresses.
This original 1959 edition offers a fascinating insight into Kylie Tennant's non-fiction work, appealing to collectors of Australian literature and historical studies. The presence of both an 'Ex Libris' plate and a 'personalised inscription' further enhances its unique appeal, suggesting a rich history and past ownership that adds to its individual character as a vintage volume.
Condition
This item has been professionally inspected and is in Acceptable condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.
Specifications
| Format | Hardcover |
| Condition | Acceptable |
| Publisher | Victor Gollancz |
| Signed | No |
| Subject | History |
| Vintage | Yes |
| Features | Dust Jacket |
| Language | English |
| Ex Libris | Yes |
| Inscribed | Yes |
| Book Title | Speak You So Gently |
| Personalised | Yes |
| Year Printed | 1959 |
| Custom Bundle | No |
| Narrative Type | Non-Fiction |
| Intended Audience | Adults |
| Original/Facsimile | Original |
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