Andrew Robertson

Nuggets In The Devil's Punch Bowl And Other Australian Tales

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Produktbeschreibung

Nuggets in the devil's punch bowl and other Australian tales presents a series of interconnected reflections on fate, fortune, and identity set against the stark and evocative backdrop of the Australian bush. The work opens with the tale of a shearer who, driven by a dream, abandons competition and familiarity to pursue an uncertain quest. His journey is marked by the sudden discovery of a body, a cryptic letter, and the haunting pull of a mysterious destination known as the devil's punch bowl. The text uses the landscape to mirror internal unrest, portraying the bush not as a static setting but as a living presence that shapes every outcome. Human ambition, isolation, and unspoken connections are brought to the forefront, not through dramatic confrontation but through the accumulation of small, telling details and silent revelations. The discovery of the letter and mention of a woman hints at unresolved pasts and emotional tensions. Across the collection, the work continually returns to the unpredictability of life shaped by environment, intuition, and buried truths.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 108
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juni 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 148g
• ISBN-13: 9789371460378
• ISBN-10: 9371460377
• Artikelnr.: 75417753

Autorenporträt

Andrew Robertson was an author known for writing fiction rooted in Australian settings and experiences. His writing often reflects the intersection of colonial life, bush culture, and the shifting identities of settlers and laborers. Though specific details of his early education and upbringing remain scarce, Robertson demonstrated a deep familiarity with the Australian landscape and working-class life, likely influenced by firsthand observation or personal involvement in rural communities. His stories, including those in Nuggets in the Devil's Punch Bowl, and Other Australian Tales, are marked by vivid descriptions, moral ambiguity, and a focus on characters navigating isolation, fate, and economic aspiration. Robertson contributed to a growing body of Australian literature that aimed to depict life outside of major urban centers, emphasizing the bush not just as a location but as a psychological and cultural force. While his literary output may not have reached international acclaim, his work is representative of a distinctly Australian voice during a formative era. Robertson s storytelling reveals an interest in how individuals confront internal and external wilderness, offering both entertainment and cultural insight.