Cover of Such Is Life by Joseph Furphy

Such Is Life

by Joseph Furphy

656 pages~11 hrs

A philosophical journey through the rugged heart of the Australian bush.

Immerse yourself in the vast, unforgiving Australian outback through a series of chance encounters with the wandering souls of the 19th-century frontier. With its blend of dry humor and deep philosophical insight, this classic diary novel offers an authentic, unvarnished look at life on the edge of the world.

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