The Frangipani Gardens

UQP Modern Classics

Barbara Hanrahan

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Queensland Univ. Press
30 January 2017

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Australian Fiction

Rediscover the dark magic of Barbara Hanrahan's visionary gothic novel.

Nothing is as it seems in this twisted fairytale of moral ambiguity and corrupted innocence. Just as the tropical beauty of The Frangipani Gardens conceals its inherent menace, watercolour painter Doll lives a prim, respectable existence belying her wildest fantasies. But when her young niece and nephew come to stay, Doll's true self threatens to be exposed.

Barbara Hanrahan was a prolific Australian visual artist and author, publishing fifteen books in under two decades. The Frangipani Gardens, first released in 1980, was shortlisted for The Age Book of the Year, her second shortlisting for the award in as many years. Her bestselling semi-autobiographical novel The Scent of Eucalyptus remains in print.

By: Barbara Hanrahan
Imprint: Queensland Univ. Press
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 184g
ISBN: 9780702259715
ISBN 10: 0702259713
Publication Date: 30 January 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Born in Adelaide in 1939, Barbara Hanrahan was a celebrated artist, printmaker and writer. Her first book, a semi-autobiographical account of her childhood, The Scent of Eucalyptus, was published in 1973 to rave reviews. It was followed by another twelve novels and two short-story collections. Her last book, Good Night, Mr Moon, was published in 1992, the year after her death from cancer. The Barbara Hanrahan Fellowship for South Australian writers was established by her partner, Jo Steele, to honour her memory and contribution to Australian literature.

Reviews for The Frangipani Gardens: UQP Modern Classics

PRAISE FOR THE FRANGIPANI GARDENS 'Hanrahan's most powerful novel.' Australian Literary Studies 'A totally absorbing, transporting novel of sheer literary delight.' Adelaide Advertiser 'Hanrahan is a masterly raconteur, handling her bizarre characters and intricate plots with ease and verve.' Australian Book Review 'In The Frangipani Gardens, evil has the upper hand, which is what makes the book so entertaining.' Barbara Jefferis PRAISE FOR BARBARA HANRAHAN 'Barbara Hanrahan has a wonderful capacity for taking us inside her characters, peeling away layers of memory and recollection.' Sun Herald 'One of Australia's most stylish, original and sensitive writers.' Adelaide Advertiser 'Hanrahan conveys the texture of daily life sensitively and with poetic imagery.' Sun Herald