The Cupboard Under the Stairs
The Cupboard Under the Stairs is a Miles Franklin Award-winning novel by Australian author George Turner. This novel shared the award with The Well Dressed Explorer by Thea Astley.
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Author | George Turner |
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Country | Australia |
Language | English |
Publisher | Cassell, Australia |
Publication date | 1962 |
Media type | Print (Hardback) |
The novel tells the story of Harry White, who attempts to rebuild his life after spending six years in a mental institution.
Notes
The novel carries the following dedication: "To Betty and Lindsay Bloomfield for one reason and another".
The author added the following note: "Kilkalla is not modelled on any existing branch of the Department of Mental Hygiene. To eliminate such confusion I have employed only generalized statements as to the detailed nature of the work carried on there, emphasizing only that it is experimental."
Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by Riders in the Chariot |
Miles Franklin Award recipient 1962 with The Well Dressed Explorer |
Succeeded by Careful, He Might Hear You |
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