Such is Life: Being Certain Extracts From the Diary of Tom Collins (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161454772)

Such is Life is a novel written by Joseph Furphy that is composed of extracts from the diary of Tom Collins, a fictional character. The novel is set in the late 19th century in Australia and follows the life and experiences of Tom Collins as he travels through the country, working as a bullock driver, gold miner, and general laborer. The book is a unique blend of humor, philosophy, and social commentary, and is known for its use of Australian slang and colloquialisms. Through Tom Collins' diary entries, the reader is given a glimpse into the everyday life of the working-class people of Australia during this time period, as well as the challenges they faced. The book is considered a classic of Australian literature and is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of fiction to come out of Australia.Good. If either of the two first hypotheses be correct, my enforced furlough tacitly conveys the responsibility of extending a ray of information, however narrow and feeble, across the path of such fellow-pilgrims as have led lives more sedentary than my own--particularly as I have enough money to frank myself in a frugal way for some weeks, as well as to purchase the few requisites of authorship.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Joseph Furphy
ISBN-10: 1161454772
ISBN-13: 9781161454772
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 402
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.01lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.88d