Voss is an epic and psychologically rich novel set in 19th-century Australia, following the ambitious and enigmatic explorer Johann Ulrich Voss on a perilous expedition into the continent's interior. Patrick White delves into themes of ambition, obsession, the relationship between humanity and nature, and the profound impact of the Australian landscape on the human psyche.
About Patrick White
An Australian novelist, playwright, and short story writer, and the first Australian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. His deeply psychological and often symbolic novels, including Voss and The Tree of Man, explored human suffering, spirituality, and the Australian landscape. White's complex narratives and profound insights into the human condition earned him international recognition and reshaped the landscape of Australian literature.
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