The Buln-Buln and the Brolga, and Other Stories by Joseph Furphy | Australian Fiction (1971, Softcover)

Author: Joseph Furphy
Introduction by: Kevin Gilding
Publisher: Rigby, Adelaide, 1971
Edition: New Edition
Format: Softcover, xx + 226 pages
Series: Seal Australian Fiction
Type of Book: Australian Literature / Short Stories
ISBN: 0851792324
Dimensions: 18 cm
Condition: Very Good – sunning to spine, light foxing to page edges, minor wear to covers

Description:
The Buln-Buln and the Brolga, and Other Stories showcases the wit, style, and social observation of Joseph Furphy—one of Australia’s literary pioneers. Best known for his novel Such is Life, Furphy brings a keen eye and dry humour to these short stories, capturing the voices and struggles of late 19th and early 20th-century Australians.

This 1971 edition includes an introduction by Kevin Gilding and is part of the Seal Australian Fiction series, celebrating key works from Australia’s early literary tradition. A valuable collection for lovers of Australian classics and historical fiction.

Why You'll Love It:
A rare and characterful anthology of short fiction by one of Australia’s most distinctive early writers. Ideal for collectors of Australian literature and those interested in rural and working-class life in Australia's formative years.