In the Mist of the Mountains
Published on 9. January 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
158 pages
978-93-6578-409-1 (ISBN)
Description
In the Mist of the Mountains by Ethel Turner is a compelling historical novel set in 19th century Australia. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the Australian landscape, featuring a dramatic mountain setting that shapes the narrative. The book explores the complexities of family life and social issues within a rural community, capturing the essence of adventure and personal growth. Through its rich depiction of mountain life, Turner paints a vivid picture of the natural beauty and challenges of living in remote regions. The novel delves into coming-of-age themes and relationships, highlighting character development and traditional values in the context of Australian history. Turner's portrayal of rural communities and their social dynamics provides readers with a deep understanding of the era's cultural and regional aspects. In the Mist of the Mountains is both a reflection on the Australian landscape and an engaging drama of personal and familial struggles.
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Language
English
Place of publication
India
Target group
Young adult
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
211 gr
ISBN-13
978-93-6578-409-1 (9789365784091)
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Person
Ethel Turner, who was born in England in 1870, travelled to Australia when she was ten years old along with her mother and sisters. While at school, she demonstrated a strong interest in literature, and in her late teens, she and her sister Lilian Turner founded a literary and social magazine in Sydney. For an astounding 62 years, Ethel chronicled her full and exciting life in journals. She wrote in her diary in January 1893, "Night started a new story that I shall call Seven Little Australians." She completed the book later that year, packaged it, and submitted it to a Melbourne publisher. Throughout her life, Ethel Turner authored more than 40 volumes, many of which were collections of poems, short stories, and children's stories that were published in the Sun Herald and Town and Country magazines. Children all throughout the world have read and adored Seven Little Australians, and the book has been in continuous publication for more than a century.