The Cockatoos: Shorter Novels And Stories: A Woman's Hand; the Full Belly; the Night the Prowler; Five-Twenty; Sicilian Vespers; the Cockatoos

A stunning collection of six shorter works from Patrick White, Australia's Nobel laureate. These tales probe the quiet desperation and occasional grace of suburban life, from the psychological tension of 'The Night the Prowler' to the bittersweet observations in 'Five-Twenty'. White's signature style—sharp, unflinching, darkly humorous—turns the ordinary into something extraordinary. Perfect for readers who appreciate literary fiction that doesn't shy away from life's uncomfortable truths, and anyone curious about one of Australia's greatest writers.