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Romulus, my father

by Raimond Gaita

This memoir chronicles the life of an Eastern European refugee and his son in rural Victoria following the Second World War. It explores their relationship amidst the challenges of mental illness, isolation, and family tragedy.

Accession 23748 ISBN 1875847618 Publisher —
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