Winner of the Patrick White Literary Award On the wild clifftop of the coastal town of Mangowak, Ron McCoy lives an almost marsupial existence with his elderly mother. He hunts and gathers while the town sleeps; he is acutely shy, but in the privacy of his imagination, fostered as it is by his love of music and the oceanscape of his birth, all things are possible. Liz and Craig Wilson, meanwhile, are lovers of the surf and the bush. When Craig is offered a job by Colin Batty, Mangowak's larrikin real estate agent, the dream of bringing up their kids away from the city is finally realised. But working for Batty Real Estate is not as simple as it seems. The surrounding landscape is full of alchemic power and mystery and when Ron McCoy and his mother decide to sell half their land, the subtle generational differences between young and old Australia begin to swirl. Written in a precise, painterly style, Gregory Day's follow-up to his award-winning debut novel, The Patron Saint of Eels, is a powerful meditation on belonging, on landscape, and on love.
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A city of immense literary mystique, Prague has inspired writers across the centuries with its beauty, cosmopolitanism, and tragic history. Envisioning the ancient city in central Europe as a multilayered text, or palimpsest, that has been constantly revised and rewritten—from the medieval and Renaissance chroniclers who legitimized the city’s foundational origins to the modernists of the early twentieth century who established its reputation as the new capital of the avant-garde—Alfred Thomas argues that Prague has become a paradoxical site of inscription and effacement, of memory and forgetting, a utopian link to the prewar and pre-Holocaust European past and a dystopia of totalitarian amnesia. Considering a wide range of writers, including the city’s most famous son, Franz Kafka, Prague Palimpsest reassesses the work of poets and novelists such as Bohumil Hrabal, Milan Kundera, Gustav Meyrink, Jan Neruda, Vítĕzslav Nezval, and Rainer Maria Rilke and engages with other famous authors who “wrote” Prague, including Guillaume Apollinaire, Ingeborg Bachmann, Albert Camus, Paul Celan, and W. G. Sebald. The result is a comparative, interdisciplinary study that helps to explain why Prague—more than any other major European city—has haunted the cultural and political imagination of the West.
Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, is a gem nestled in the heart of Europe. Known for its stunning architecture, rich history, and vibrant culture, Prague attracts millions of visitors each year. Often referred to as "The City of a Hundred Spires," Prague boasts an array of Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance buildings that enchant tourists and locals alike. The city is divided into several districts, each with its unique charm. The historic center of Prague, known as Prague 1, includes the Old Town, the Lesser Town, and the New Town. This area is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is home to many of the city's most famous landmarks. Prague's beauty isn't just in its architecture. The city is also a hub for music, art, and literature. From the hauntingly beautiful melodies of classical compositions to contemporary art exhibitions, Prague has something for everyone. The city's numerous theaters, galleries, and museums provide a rich cultural experience that rivals any other major European city. Prague is also a city of bridges, with the iconic Charles Bridge being the most famous. Spanning the Vltava River, this historic bridge offers breathtaking views of the city's skyline and is a popular spot for both tourists and local artists. In recent years, Prague has become known for its thriving culinary scene. Traditional Czech dishes, such as goulash and dumplings, can be enjoyed in charming local taverns, while the city's growing number of Michelin-starred restaurants offer more sophisticated dining experiences. Additionally, Prague's vibrant nightlife, with its numerous bars, clubs, and beer gardens, ensures that the city remains lively and exciting after the sun sets. Prague's efficient public transportation system makes it easy to explore all corners of the city. Whether you choose to travel by tram, metro, or bus, you'll find that getting around Prague is both convenient and affordable. This accessibility allows visitors to fully immerse themselves in the city's many attractions and hidden gems. Prague is a city that seamlessly blends history with modernity. Its picturesque streets, cultural richness, and welcoming atmosphere make it a must-visit destination for travelers from around the world. Whether you're a history buff, an art lover, or simply looking for a beautiful place to explore, Prague offers a unique and unforgettable experience.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Prague will lead you straight to the best attractions this capital city has to offer. Explore the largest castle complex in the world, take a stroll along the picturesque Vltava River, discover the architectural pearls among the winding alleys of the Old Town, and enjoy some of the best lager on the planet. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Prague. + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights and restaurants. + Detailed city maps include street finder index for easy navigation. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Suggested day-trips and itineraries to explore beyond the city. + Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Prague truly shows you what others only tell you.
Opening up the dialogue between popular music studies and aging studies, this book offers a major exploration of age and popular music across Europe. Using a variety of methods to illustrate how age within popular music is contingent and compelling, the volume explores how it provokes curation and devotion across a variety of sites and artists who record in several European languages, and genres including waltz music, electronica, pop, folk, rap, and the French ‘chanson.’ Visiting the many ways in which age is problematized, revered, and performed within Europe in relation to popular music, case studies analyze: French touring shows of popular music stars from the 1960s; André Rieu’s annual Vrijthof concerts in the Netherlands; Kraftwerk and Björk’s appearances at renowned art museums as curated objects; queer approaches to popular music space and time; British folk music inheritances; pan-European strategies of stardom and career longevity; and inheritance and post-colonial hauntings of race and identity. The book works with the notion of travelling, across borders, genres, sexualities, and media, highlighting the visibility of the aging body across a variety of European sites in order to establish popular music through the lens of age as a positive methodology with which to approach popular music cultures, and to offer a counter-narrative to age as decline. This book will appeal to scholars of popular music, popular culture, media studies, cultural studies, aging studies, and cultural gerontology.
