Rigby's Romance (Esprios Classics) - Furphy, Joseph
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Joseph Furphy (26 September 1843 - 13 September 1912) is widely regarded as the "Father of the Australian novel". He mostly wrote under the pseudonym Tom Collins and is best known for his novel Such Is Life (1903), regarded as an Australian classic. In his youth Furphy had written many verses and in December 1867 he had been awarded the first prize of £3 at the Kyneton Literary Society for a vigorous set of verses on 'The Death of President Lincoln'. While living at Shepparton, he was encouraged in his writing by Kate Baker, a schoolteacher who boarded with his mother.

Produktbeschreibung
Joseph Furphy (26 September 1843 - 13 September 1912) is widely regarded as the "Father of the Australian novel". He mostly wrote under the pseudonym Tom Collins and is best known for his novel Such Is Life (1903), regarded as an Australian classic. In his youth Furphy had written many verses and in December 1867 he had been awarded the first prize of £3 at the Kyneton Literary Society for a vigorous set of verses on 'The Death of President Lincoln'. While living at Shepparton, he was encouraged in his writing by Kate Baker, a schoolteacher who boarded with his mother.
Autorenporträt
Joseph Furphy, an Australian writer renowned for his literary contributions, is best remembered for his seminal work 'Such is Life' which often overshadows his other notable writings, including 'Rigby's Romance.' Born on September 26, 1843, in Yering, Victoria, Furphy is hailed as a significant figure in Australian literature, and his works are seen as precursors to the distinctively Australian narrative voice that emerged in the 20th century. Before gaining recognition as an author, Furphy worked variously as a farmer, a gold prospector, and an engineer, experiences that he deftly wove into the fabric of his literary creations. 'Rigby's Romance' serves as a key text that offers an insight into his narrative style and thematic preoccupations. Published posthumously, the novel was originally part of 'Such is Life' but was excised from the manuscript before its publication in 1903. It was eventually released as a standalone book in 1921. Furphy's writing is characterized by a unique blend of realism, humor, and an astute observation of the sociopolitical issues of his time. His literary voice resonates with a distinctly Australian idiom and keen ear for dialect, which has left an indelible mark on Australian fiction. Furphy passed away on September 13, 1912, but his legacy endures, as his evocative portrayal of Australian life continues to be studied and admired.