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y separately published work icon Summer of the Aliens single work   drama   - Three acts
Adaptation of Summer of the Aliens Louis Nowra , 1990 single work radio play
Issue Details: First known date: 1992... 1992 Summer of the Aliens
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Units Teaching this Work

Text Unit Name Institution Year
y separately published work icon Summer of the Aliens Louis Nowra , 1992 Paddington : Currency Press , 1992 Z468336 1992 single work drama (taught in 1 units)

'It is 1962 and the world is worried about the Cuban missile crisis, except for Lewis, a youth on the cusp of manhood, growing up in a Melbourne housing commission suburb. He is preoccupied by flying saucer, much to the disgust of his friend Brian who can think only of losing his virginity. Lewis finds a natural soulmate in local tom-boy, Dulcie, who has her own confusions about approaching womanhood. And then out of nowhere Lewis's errant father returns to stay, as if he had never gone' (Currency Press).

Although the play largely focuses on adolescent issues, it is meant for an adult audience. Among the themes explored are sexuality, gender, prejudice, cultural identity and the relationship between memory and personal identity.

Narrative and Identity Content Deakin University 2012 (Semester 1)
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