Unacceptable Behaviour
Published on 1. November 2012
156 pages
978-1-74343-181-8 (ISBN)
Description
A collection of unforgettable short stories from one of the most talented creators of contemporary Australian fiction. From the disappointment of Francis Drake who runs away to sea, to the love and sacrifice of a mother for her child. These brilliantly realised stories exceed the limits of everyday imagination, repeatedly drawing the reader into astonishingly diverse worlds which by turn shock, disturb and move to tears.
Unacceptable Behaviour perfectly reflects the praise given to Penelope Rowe's highly acclaimed novel, Tiger Country: 'Powerfully written fiction, one based on important psychological truths.' - West Australian.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Sydney
Australia
Publishing group
Allen & Unwin
File size
0,69 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-74343-181-8 (9781743431818)
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Person
Penelope Rowe graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Arts in 1967 and a Master of Criminology in 2004. She has worked as a teacher in secondary schools and adult education, a journalist, Opera House guide, sales representative, editor, and writer/presenter for ABC radio and SBS television. When Rowe published her autobiography in 2005, she contextualised its content stating that The Best of Times, The Worst of Times was not intended to be her 'life story' but rather, the story of her 'experience with bipolar illness'. Living with manic depression for more than forty-five years, as an author Rowe has drawn inspiration from her struggle with this 'unpredictable enemy'. For an example of how this struggle has been reflected in Rowe's writing, see the novels Blood Songs (1997) and Dance for the Ducks (1976).
Content
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- 1 Francis Drake goes to sea
- 2 Running mates
- 3 Love story
- 4 Shadow play
- 5 Motherlove
- 6 Their favourite visitor
- 7 Rosebud
- 8 Where do you go to, my lovely?
- 9 Lorna's child
- 10 The innocents
- 11 On our ward
- 12 Raymond Belvedere's bit of fun
- 13 Albatross
- 14 Kubla Khan in autumn
- 15 Melba Manchester
- 16 Delusions
- 17 The Great Unusualist
