White City

Author: David Lyndon Brown

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  • : 32.00 NZD
  • : 9781877441585
  • : Titus Books
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  • : July 2017
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  • : New Zealand
  • : July 2017
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Barcode 9781877441585
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Description

White City is a collection of short stories set mostly in and around Auckland's Albert Park, but even those stories that travel far away from the park seem subtly inhabited by its breezes, colours, shadows and sounds. Brown treats his characters with clear-eyed generosity, but never condescension. They are often resourceful, though lacking in resources, and tender, if tenuous connections are made between characters that are not firmly connected to the mainstream grid.

Reviews

"In succinct, streetwise but beautifully crafted prose, Brown gives a voice to those in society who are seldom heard." - Bob Orr. "David fought hard for his words. They did not come easily. But they are true coin and a precious part of our literary heritage." - Mike Johnson. "A clever, beautifully observed comedy." - Steve Braunias

Author description

David Lyndon Brown published his first collection of short stories Calling the Fish and other stories with Otago University Press in 2001. He has subsequently published a novel, a collection of poetry and appeared in several anthologies. White City was written whilst Brown was the recipient of the Buddle Findlay Sargeson writing fellowship in 2012 which provided him with a six month residency at the Sargeson Centre in Auckland's Albert Park.