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A Fence Around the Cuckoo: Ruth Park, An Autobiography
Author: Ruth Park
Hard cover, with dust jacket - excellent condition. First edition.
A Fence Around the Cuckoo is the first volume of Ruth Park’s candid and evocative autobiography, tracing her early life in New Zealand and Australia up to the beginning of her literary career. With lyrical prose and unflinching honesty, Park recounts a childhood marked by poverty, resilience, and a fierce desire to become a writer. She explores her family’s struggles during the Great Depression, the cultural expectations placed on women, and her journey through education and early journalism. The memoir provides deep insight into the emotional and social forces that shaped one of Australia’s most beloved authors, offering a vivid portrait of a determined young woman finding her voice amid adversity.
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