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Issue Details: First known date: 2007... 2007 A Companion to Australian Literature Since 1900
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Rochester, New York (State),
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United States of America (USA),
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Americas,:Camden House , 2007 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Introduction, Nicholas Birns , Rebecca McNeer , single work criticism (p. 1-13)
Aboriginality Since Mabo: Writing, Politics, and Art, Ali Gumyilla Baker , Gus Worby , single work criticism (p. 17-40)
Writing Aboriginality: Authors on 'Being Aboriginal', Anita Heiss , single work criticism (p. 41-59)
From Empire to Nation: The Shifting Sands of Australian National Identity, Ruth Feingold , single work criticism (p. 62-71)
Multicultural Writing in Australia, Wenche Ommundsen , single work criticism (p. 73-86)
Jewish Writers in Australia, Susan Jacobowitz , single work criticism (p. 87-103)
Asian-Australian Literature, Deborah L. Madsen , single work criticism
For reasons of space, this essay deals only with anglophone Asian-Australian writers. (p.105)
 (p. 105-125)
The Demidenko Affair and Australian Hoaxes, Maggie Nolan , single work criticism (p. 127-138)
Australian Women's Writing, Tanya Dalziell , single work criticism (p. 139-153)
Writing the Nation, 1900-1940, Richard Scott Carr , single work criticism (p. 157-172)
Australian Poetry From Kenneth Slessor to Jennifer Strauss, Nicholas Birns , single work criticism
'This chapter covers Australian poetry from the modernist era, involving the figure of Kenneth Slessor, who is arguably not only the most talented poet Australia has ever produced but also one whose work has raised questions about the identity and thrust of Australian poetry that have resounded throughout the era.' - (Birns, p.173)
 (p. 173-189)
Australian Poetry, 1970-2005, David McCooey , single work criticism (p. 191-205)
Australian Drama, 1900-1970, Maryrose Casey , single work criticism
Casey argues that 'in contrast with the dominant view, Australian drama texts written through the period 1900-1970, like the myths that present this period as a barren landscape, reflect particular social and political movements'. - (p.207)
 (p. 207-218)
Australian Drama Since 1970, Maryrose Casey , single work criticism
Considers the influence of government subsidies and the 'ways in which Australian theatre has been framed in the national imaginary' (p.219). Williamson's career bookends this era.
 (p. 219-232)
Christina Stead, Brigid Rooney , single work criticism biography (p. 235-246)
Patrick White, John Beston , single work criticism (p. 247-256)
David Malouf, John Scheckter , single work criticism (p. 257-268)
Les Murray, Werner Senn , single work criticism (p. 269-280)
Peter Carey, Carolyn Bliss , single work criticism (p. 281-292)
Gerald Murnane, Paul Genoni , single work criticism (p. 293-304)
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