Annie Magdalene

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From legendary Australian feminist writer Barbara Hanrahan,Sea Greenis a quietly moving, funny and perfectly formed novel of a beautifully ordinary life. With a new introduction from Farrin Foster.

Born at the turn of the century, Annie Magdalene grows up in a suburban cottage in Adelaide. She is devoted to her family but makes up her mind when she is sixteen that she doesnt want a husband or children, instead prioritising friendship, work, independence and a sense of self.

In a style that is both simple and full of wonder, artist and author Barbara Hanrahan creates a full portrait of life its small pleasures, its beautiful flaws, and its inevitable intersections with death. First published in 1985 and immediately recognised as a small treasure (Los Angeles Times),Annie Magdalenestill feels entirely fresh, capturing sleepy war-era Australia as well as many universally enduring truths.

This beautiful new edition, featuring an introduction from writer and editor Farrin Foster and the authors own extraordinary artwork, confirms Hanrahan as a writer and creator ahead of her time.

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Barbara Hanrahan is one of Australias most visionary authors and artists. Her playful and unapologetic stories and artworks centred the female experience, and her creative and personal evolutions. Hanrahan and her partner, sculptor Jo Steele, lived between Adelaide and London until her death in 1991. Despite being cut short by illness, Hanrahans prolific career resulted in an enormous catalogue of celebrated artworks; the National Gallery of Australia alone holds almost 500 pieces. She also published 16 books, including her debut novel, the perpetual classic The Scent of Eucalyptus. Farrin Fosteris a writer, editor, journalist, and filmmaker. She is the founding editor ofSplinterliterary journal. She has published with mastheads likeThe Guardian,Kill Your DarlingsandThe Big Issue.