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Ultima Thule
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General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781026059623
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 328
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Ultima Thule is the powerful and tragic conclusion to the celebrated trilogy, The Fortunes of Richard Mahony. Set against the backdrop of late nineteenth-century Australia, this literary masterpiece chronicles the final, devastating descent of Dr. Richard Mahony. After a lifetime of restless wandering and financial instability, Mahony returns to the Australian colonies only to face the ultimate disintegration of his health, his professional standing, and his mind.
The novel explores profound themes of exile, pride, and the fragile nature of the human spirit. The narrative meticulously portrays the domestic struggle of Mary Mahony, who must summon extraordinary strength to hold her family together as her husband's mental and physical faculties fail. Richardson's prose is noted for its psychological depth and unflinching realism, offering a haunting look at the consequences of a life lived at odds with one's environment and inner nature.
As a cornerstone of Australian colonial literature, Ultima Thule stands as a monumental study of character and a poignant exploration of the immigrant experience. It remains a vital work for readers of classic fiction, providing a somber yet deeply moving portrait of a man's battle against an unforgiving fate and the societal pressures of the Victorian era.
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