 First edition | |
| Author | Gail Jones |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | Harvill Press, London |
Publication date | 2004 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 249 pp |
| ISBN | 1-84343-196-3 |
| OCLC | 56657798 |
| 823.9’14 22 | |
| LC Class | PR9619.3.J6863 S59 2004 |
| Preceded by | Black Mirror |
| Followed by | Dreams of Speaking |
Sixty Lights is a 2004 novel by Australian author Gail Jones.
The novel explores the themes of the family relationships, marriage, death and loss.
"For my brothers, Peter and Kevin Jones."
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