Annie Magdalene
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- Synopsis
- From legendary Australian feminist writer Barbara Hanrahan, Annie Magdalene is a quietly moving, funny and perfectly formed novel of a beautifully ordinary life. With a new introduction from Farrin Foster. Born at the turn of the century, Annie Magdalene grows up in a suburban cottage in Adelaide. She is devoted to her family but makes up her mind when she is sixteen that she doesn&’t want a husband or children, instead prioritising friendship, work, independence and a sense of self. In a style that is both simple and full of wonder, legendary Australian feminist artist and author Barbara Hanrahan creates a full portrait of life – its small pleasures, its beautiful flaws, and its inevitable intersections with death. First published in 1985, Annie Magdalene still feels entirely fresh, capturing sleepy war-era Australia as well as many universally enduring truths. With a new introduction from Farrin Foster, this is a moving, funny and perfectly formed novel of a beautifully ordinary life. &‘Quietly and gleefully challenging.&’ – Farrin Foster &‘Hanrahan&’s tour de force.&’ – The Canberra Times &‘A small treasure.&’ – Los Angeles Times
- Copyright:
- 2025
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 144 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781763554139
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781763554122
- Publisher:
- Pink Shorts Press
- Date of Addition:
- 08/26/25
- Copyrighted By:
- Barbara Hanrahan
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Literature and Fiction
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Introduction by:
- Farrin Foster