The World Is Round is a lively novel, which tells the story of Jean a lovely and likeable Sydney woman with literary aspirations. First published in London in 1896 - before My Brilliant Career - the vitality and immediacy of this Australian classic are as startling and attractive as the charm and exuberance of the heroine’s personality. This tragicomic novel is witty, vibrant and ultimately a powerful drama of a woman’s path to self-knowledge. Introduced by Nancy Phelan.