The Golden Age (London novel)
Book by Joan London
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The Golden Age (2014) is a novel by Australian author Joan London.
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First edition | |
| Author | Joan London |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | Vintage Books, Australia |
| Publication date | 2014 |
| Publication place | Australia |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 242 |
| ISBN | 9781741666441 |
| Preceded by | The Good Parents |
Plot summary
Frank and Elsa meet at a rehabilitation clinic in suburban Perth in the early 1950s. Both have been stricken with polio, and Frank is a refugee from Hungary. The novel follows the relationship between Frank and Elsa across the years.
Reviews
Awards
| Year | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ALS Gold Medal | Shortlist | [3] |
| Australian Book Industry Awards: Australian Literary Fiction Book of the Year | Shortlist | [citation needed] | |
| Miles Franklin Award | Shortlist | [4] | |
| Nita B. Kibble Literary Award | Shortlist | [5][6] | |
| Stella Prize | Shortlist | [7][8] |