The Golden Age
Written by Joan London
Narrated by Daniel Koek
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Joan London
Joan London is the author of two prize-winning collections of stories published in Australia. Gilgamesh (Atlantic Books 2003) her first novel, was shortlisted for the Miles Franklin award and was chosen as the Age Book of the Year for Ficiton in 2002.
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- Barbara LathamRating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Really beautiful! It's like poetry, even if It doesn't rhyme.