Length17h 52m
About this audiobook
In "Landtakers: The Story of an Epoch," Brian Penton masterfully captures the socio-economic and cultural challenges faced by early 20th-century Australia through the lens of land and identity. His narrative style weaves together sharp realism with poignant character studies, inviting readers to explore the complexities of land ownership, colonialism, and community dynamics. The book serves as both a historical exposition and a compelling novel, reflecting the struggles of individuals seeking to carve out a place in a rapidly evolving society that is grappling with the weight of its colonial past. Brian Penton, an integral voice in Australian literature, was deeply influenced by his experiences in the rural landscapes of Australia. His background as a journalist and a keen observer of social issues provided him with the tools to critique and illuminate the myriad facets of his homeland's history. This novel is steeped in personal and national reflection, articulating the tensions of an epoch marked by aspiration and disillusionment. Penton's literary prowess positions him as a critical commentator on the Australian experience during a time of profound change. "Landtakers: The Story of an Epoch" is highly recommended for readers interested in Australian history, cultural identity, and literature that challenges societal norms. Penton's insightful depiction of land and belonging will resonate with anyone eager to understand the complexities of the human condition within a specific historical framework.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length17 hrs 52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
27Chapter Twenty-six
2Chapter One
28Chapter Twenty-seven
3Chapter Two
29Chapter Twenty-eight
4Chapter Three
30Chapter Twenty-nine
5Chapter Four
31Chapter Thirty
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6Chapter Five
32Chapter Thirty-one
7Chapter Six
33Chapter Thirty-two
8Chapter Seven
34Chapter Thirty-three
9Chapter Eight
35Chapter Thirty-four
10Chapter Nine
36Chapter Thirty-five
11Chapter Ten
37Chapter Thirty-six
12Chapter Eleven
38Chapter Thirty-seven
13Chapter Twelve
39Chapter Thirty-eight
14Chapter Thirteen
40Chapter Thirty-nine
15Chapter Fourteen
41Chapter Forty
16Chapter Fifteen
42Chapter Forty-one
17Chapter Sixteen
43Chapter Forty-two
18Chapter Seventeen
44Chapter Forty-three
19Chapter Eighteen
45Chapter Forty-four
20Chapter Nineteen
46Chapter Forty-five
21Chapter Twenty
47Chapter Forty-six
22Chapter Twenty-one
48Chapter Forty-seven
23Chapter Twenty-two
49Chapter Forty-eight
24Chapter Twenty-three
50Chapter Forty-nine
25Chapter Twenty-four
51Chapter Fifty
26Chapter Twenty-five
52Chapter Fifty-one
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