Such is Life

<p><I>Such is Life</I> (1903) is a novel by Joseph Furphy. Written under his pseudonym Tom Collins <I>Such is Life</I> is a unique and challenging story that took decades to achieve a proper audience. Earning comparisons to the works of Melville and Twain Furphy's novel is considered a landmark of Australian literature. The fore part of the day was altogether devoid of interest or event. Overhead the sun blazing wastefully and thanklessly through a rarefied atmosphere; underfoot the hot black clay thirsting for spring rain and bare except for inedible roley-poleys coarse tussocks and the woody stubble of close-eaten salt-bush; between sky and earth a solitary wayfarer wisely lapt in philosophic torpor. Setting out on a trek through the outback Tom Collins begins his seemingly endless torrent of words a journey through language to match his journey over land. Accompanied by a dog and two horses he meets a vibrant array of characters from all nations and walks of life; from drovers to criminals Collins can talk with them all. Described by Furphy himself as offensively Australian <I>Such is Life</I> is part travelogue part philosophy a novel ahead of its time that remains informative for our own. This edition of Joseph Furphy's <I>Such is Life</I> is a classic work of Australian literature reimagined for modern readers.</p> <p>Since our inception in 2020 <b>Mint Editions</b> has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.</p> <p>With thousands of titles in our collection we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.</p>