Quotes from bookCosmo Cosmolino
Cosmo Cosmolino is a 1992 book by Australian writer Helen Garner. The book consists of three linked works: two short stories and a novella, though the author and critics have described it as a novel.It was first published in Australia by McPhee Gribble and was shortlisted for the 1993 Miles Franklin Award. It has been reported that the novel's title is Garner's favourite, and came to her in a dream.
“Our minds are not hopeful, thought Janet; but our nerves are made of optimistic stuff.”
Helen Garner book Cosmo Cosmolino
Page 221.
Cosmo Cosmolino (1992)
“Crap,' said Janet. 'He was a whinger and he wrote it down. That's not poetry.”
Helen Garner book Cosmo Cosmolino
Page 78.
Cosmo Cosmolino (1992)
