Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
25.04.2026
Verlag
Alpha EditionSeitenzahl
46
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/0,4 cm
Gewicht
83 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-7459-810-8
A hush lingers over the early morning streets of Sydney, broken only by the scratch of a pen and the quiet ambitions of writers shaping a nation's literary voice. Here, in the interplay of city and bush, tradition and modernity, a generation of Australian authors emerged-each distinct, each wrestling with the challenge of forging a literature that could belong to this ancient, sunburnt continent. This collection of literary essays captures the personalities, passions, and paradoxes of ten pivotal figures in Australian writing, inviting readers to witness the evolution of a unique national literature through the eyes of a contemporary observer. With deft insight and wry humour, the essays probe not only the public achievements but also the private doubts and ambitions that defined these writers, revealing how their work reflected and refracted the changing face of Australian society. Readers interested in Australian literary history and those who cherish the intricate dance between author and culture will find themselves drawn into a world where the stakes of storytelling feel urgent and alive. The profiles offer a rare glimpse into the creative ferment of early 20th century literature, illuminating the shifting boundaries of taste, identity, and ambition that continue to shape Australian book culture. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, inviting both passionate Australian book lovers and serious students of literary criticism to rediscover the voices that helped define a nation's literary studies.
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