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  • Australia Felix
    Henry Handel Richardson
    'Australia Felix' is the first installment of the epic trilogy 'The Fortunes of Richard Mahony', a cornerstone of Australian literature. Set against the backdrop of the 1850s Victorian gold rush, the novel follows the life of Richard Mahony, an intellectual and restless Irish physician who seeks his fortune in the chaotic mining town of Ballarat. As Mahony navigates the physica...
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    28,86 €

  • Ultima Thule
    Henry Handel Richardson
    'Ultima Thule' is the powerful and tragic conclusion to the celebrated trilogy, 'The Fortunes of Richard Mahony'. Set against the backdrop of late nineteenth-century Australia, this literary masterpiece chronicles the final, devastating descent of Dr. Richard Mahony. After a lifetime of restless wandering and financial instability, Mahony returns to the Australian colonies only...
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    26,11 €

  • Ultima Thule
    Henry Handel Richardson
    'Ultima Thule' is the powerful and harrowing conclusion to Henry Handel Richardson’s monumental trilogy, 'The Fortunes of Richard Mahony'. Set against the backdrop of late nineteenth-century Australia, this masterpiece of psychological realism tracks the final, devastating collapse of its title character. After a lifetime of restlessness and seeking fortune across continents, R...
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    26,12 €

  • The Fortunes of Richard Mahony
    Henry Handel Richardson
    'The Fortunes of Richard Mahony' is a monumental trilogy that follows the life and restless spirit of an Irish physician seeking wealth and status in colonial Australia. Set against the backdrop of the 1850s gold rush and the expanding frontiers of the Victorian era, the narrative traces Richard Mahony’s journey as he navigates the volatile fluctuations of fortune, social stand...
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    41,39 €

  • Australia Felix
    Henry Handel Richardson
    Australia felix portrays the harsh yet hopeful world of those who journeyed far in search of prosperity, using the goldfields as a backdrop for examining longing, endurance, and the fragile balance between aspiration and disappointment. The opening centers on a grim accident that exposes the risks shaping daily life, while the reflections of a weary worker reveal how dreams of ...
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    16,89 €

  • Maurice Guest
    Henry Handel Richardson
    'Maurice Guest' by Henry Handel Richardson is a compelling and intricate novel that delves into the complexities of love, music, and passion in the world of 19th-century European classical music. The story follows the journey of Maurice Guest, a talented but struggling pianist from Australia, as he navigates the competitive and demanding world of music in Leipzig, Germany. Henr...
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    24,94 €

  • Maurice Guest
    Henry Handel Richardson
    Maurice Guest, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for both present and future generations. This book has been completely retyped, revised, and reformatted. The text is readable and clear because these books are not created from scanned copies. ...
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    27,16 €

  • The Getting of Wisdom
    Henry Handel Richardson
    Australian author Henry Handel Richardson wrote a book titled The Getting of Wisdom.At the age of 12, the main character, Laura Tweedle Rambotham, is sent to a boarding school in Melbourne. The otherworldly Laura is shocked and humiliated by her educational experiences. She suffers as a result of telling her mother and classmates details about her family’s background.This is a ...
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    24,58 €

  • The Way Home
    Henry Handel Richardson
    The Way Home (1925) is a novel by Henry Handel Richardson. Based on the life of her parents, The Way Home is the second in a trilogy of novels later published as The Fortunes of Richard Mahony (1930). The trilogy has earned praise from countless authors and critics for its startling depictions of a man’s decline due to mental illness and the lengths to which his wife must go to...
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    10,74 €

  • The Getting of Wisdom
    Henry Handel Richardson
    The Getting of Wisdom (1910) is a novel by Henry Handel Richardson. Based on her experiences at Melbourne’s Presbyterian Ladies’ College, The Getting of Wisdom is a coming-of-age novel aimed at a young audience. Engaged with such themes as grief, bullying, and peer-pressure, Richardson’s novel is a powerful story of a young girl finding her way in the world. An instant bestsell...
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    8,23 €

  • Australia Felix
    Henry Handel Richardson
    Australia Felix (1917) is a novel by Henry Handel Richardson. Based on the life of her parents, Australia Felix is the first in a trilogy of novels later published as The Fortunes of Richard Mahony (1930). The trilogy has earned praise from countless authors and critics for its startling depictions of a man’s decline due to mental illness and the lengths to which his wife must ...
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    13,90 €

  • The Fortunes of Richard Mahony
    Henry Handel Richardson
    ’The Fortunes of Richard Mahony deserves the accolade of the Great Australian Novel’ - Peter CravenA superb, sprawling trilogy of a family fortune won and lost in gold-rush Australia. The Fortunes of Richard Mahony is Australia’s most significant nineteenth-century work. It tells the story of Richard Mahony, loosely based on the author’s own father, and his rise and tragic fall...
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    25,97 €

  • Maurice Guest
    Henry Handel Richardson
    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ...
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    40,34 €

  • The Getting Of Wisdom
    Henry Handel Richardson
    The Getting of Wisdom is a novel by Australian author Henry Handel Richardson. The story follows the life of a young girl named Laura Rambotham, who is sent to a prestigious boarding school in Melbourne, Australia. Laura is a bright and ambitious student, but struggles to fit in with her wealthy and entitled classmates. She is often bullied and ostracized, but remains determine...
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    33,43 €