Literary Activists Writer-Intellectuals and Australian Public Life
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Uniquely examining the link between Australian writers and social change, this study investigates the motives behind literary figures who strive to become activists and social intellectuals. Exploring this intimate connection, this resource asks what such a bond reveals about Australian literature and the power of the written word. With fresh insight, this guide delves into the activism, careers, and writings of Judith Wright, Patrick White, Oodgeroo of the tribe of Noonuccal, Les Murray, Helen Garner, David Malouf and Tim Winton.
Book information
ISBN: | 9780702236624 |
Publisher: | University of Queensland Press |
Imprint: | University of Queensland Press |
Pub date: | 01 Sep 2009 |
DEWEY: | 828.9934 |
DEWEY edition: | 22 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 260 |
Weight: | 386g |
Height: | 226mm |
Width: | 150mm |
Spine width: | 25mm |