{"title":"Dennis Glover","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Dennis Glover collection, where you will discover a compelling blend of fiction and non-fiction works by this acclaimed Australian author. Known for his astute observations and engaging narratives, Glover seamlessly weaves together themes of politics, history, and contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFactory 19\u003c\/em\u003e offers a thought-provoking commentary on modernity, showcasing Glover's skill in crafting stories that resonate with the realities of today's world. This work of general fiction dives into the complexities of societal progress and its impact on human lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eOrwell's Australia: From Cold War to Cultural Wars\u003c\/em\u003e, Glover explores the influence of George Orwell's ideas on Australian society, politics, and culture. This insightful non-fiction piece delves into the lingering effects of Orwellian thought in contemporary political discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRepeat\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThaw\u003c\/em\u003e further highlight Glover's range in the politics and current affairs genre. These books engage with pressing issues and offer readers a deeper understanding of the socio-political landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, \u003cem\u003eThe Last Man in Europe\u003c\/em\u003e presents a fascinating historical fiction narrative, providing an intimate look at George Orwell's life as he penned the iconic novel \u003cem\u003eNineteen Eighty-Four\u003c\/em\u003e. Glover intricately explores Orwell's struggles and inspirations during his final years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're drawn to gripping fiction or insightful commentary on political affairs, Dennis Glover's works promise to enrich your reading experience with their depth, relevance, and intellectual rigor.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-last-man-in-europe-a-novel-by-dennis-glover-9781760640729","title":"The Last Man in Europe: A Novel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril 1947. In a run-down farmhouse on a remote Scottish island, George Orwell begins his last and greatest work—\u003cem\u003eNineteen Eighty-Four\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eForty-four years old and suffering from the tuberculosis that within three winters will take his life, Orwell comes to see the book as his legacy—the culmination of a career spent fighting to preserve the freedoms which the wars and upheavals of the twentieth century have threatened. Completing the book is an urgent task, a race against death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this illuminating novel, Dennis Glover masterfully explores the creation of Orwell's classic work, which for millions of readers worldwide defined the twentieth century. 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But what if human happiness really lies in the past?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHobart, 2022 - a city with a declining population, in the grip of a dark recession. A rusty ship sails into the harbour and begins to unload its cargo on the site of the once famous but now abandoned Gallery of Future Art, known to the world as GoFA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne day, the city's residents are awoken by a high-pitched sound no one has heard for two generations - a factory whistle. GoFA's owner, world-famous tycoon Dundas Faussett, is creating his most ambitious installation yet. He's going to defeat the internet's dominance over our lives by establishing a new Year Zero - 1948. 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A time of dictators, populists, organised lying, European wars, grabs for territory, ideological extremism and even antisemitism, a time when things are falling apart and the centre is struggling to hold. It has all happened before, in the 1920s and '30s. History is sending us a warning, and unless we heed it, history will have its revenge as we repeat the disaster of the 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe world needs to learn the lessons of these decades, and fast. Dennis Glover retells the story of the interwar years in a series of lessons drawn from unfolding events and the unheeded omens of those who spoke out but were ignored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn urgent, surprising and altogether persuasive read, \u003cem\u003eRepeat - A Warning from History\u003c\/em\u003e will open your eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Like Orwell, of whom he has written so brilliantly, Dennis Glover's work is charged with courage, intelligence and purpose. 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