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The Flogging Parson (en Inglés)
George Forbes (Autor)
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The Flogging Parson (en Inglés) - George Forbes
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A cold dawn breaks over the wild Australian bush, where the crack of a stockwhip and the toll of a distant church bell echo across the land. In the uneasy heart of early Australian settlement, where the boundaries between justice and survival blur, a stern clergyman stands at the crossroads of faith and punishment, his presence both feared and needed among convicts and settlers alike. Set against the harsh realities of nineteenth century Australia, the story unfolds within the unforgiving world of the penal colony, where the struggles of bush life and the moral dilemmas of the Australian clergy are laid bare in all their complexity.
This is a portrait of a society in flux-where men and women, transported across oceans, must carve meaning and order from the chaos of a new world. Through the daily rhythms of rural Australia, from the isolation of the outback to the uneasy camaraderie of pioneer life, the narrative explores the intricate workings of the Australian penal system and the fragile bonds that form between those who are both jailer and shepherd. The novel's unflinching gaze on the convict era, its social hierarchies, and the demands placed upon those tasked with both spiritual and civil authority, creates a reading experience that is as thought-provoking as it is immersive.
This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For readers fascinated by Australian colonial history, the tensions of penal colony fiction, and the enduring questions of justice and redemption, this work offers a window into a formative period of historical Australian society, rendered with both precision and humanity.
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