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'In this first critical study of David Foster's works, Susan Lever steers us into penetrating the mysteries of Foster's fiction, and provides guidance to readers willing to approach them. The book examines the contradictory nature of his commitments and interests as expressed mainly in his novels. Each of his works of fiction and poetry in the order of publication (except for The Adventures of Christian Rosy Cross and The Pale Blue Crochet Coathanger Cover which are discussed with similar novels) are discussed. The development of Foster's philosophical ideas and technique as a novelist over the 35 years of his writing life to date is followed. The book also examines Foster's letters to Geoffrey Dutton early in his career; his interviews and essays provide some of the background to these novels. The book also furnishes a sense of the Australian context for his work. A brief biography of Foster's early life and a discussion of his approach to satire is also included.' (Publisher's blurb)
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Dedication: In memory of Geoffrey Dutton (1922-1998) and Helen Daniel (1946-2000), great supporters of Australian writing.
Contents
* Contents derived from the
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, 2008 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.- Scientist, Artist, Satirist, single work criticism (p. 9-34)
- 'Hey Listen Australia! Wake up to Yourself Will You!': Early Works, single work criticism (p. 35-59)
- Satirical Histories: Moonlite and The Adventures of Christian Rosy Cross, single work criticism (p. 61-87)
- A Thousan' Miles from Nowhere: Plumbum and Dog Rock, single work criticism (p. 87-111)
- Men's Business: Testostero and Mates of Mars, single work criticism (p. 113-137)
- A Religion for a Philosophy: The Glade Within the Grove and The Ballad of Erinungarah, single work criticism (p. 139-173)
- Back to the Holy Isle, single work criticism (p. 175-194)
- Conclusion: Surviving as a Writer, single work criticism (p. 195-204)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Untitled
2011
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Literary Studies , June vol. 26 no. 2 2011; (p. 121-123)
— Review of David Foster : The Satirist of Australia 2008 multi chapter work criticism -
David Musgrave Reviews Susan Lever, David Foster : The Satirist of Australia
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: Long Paddock , vol. 70 no. 2 2010;
— Review of David Foster : The Satirist of Australia 2008 multi chapter work criticism -
Susan Lever's David Foster : The Satirist of Australia
2009
single work
review
— Appears in: Perilous Adventures , vol. 09 no. 3 2009;
— Review of David Foster : The Satirist of Australia 2008 multi chapter work criticism -
Take Chances or Die
2009
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian Literary Review , November vol. 4 no. 10 2009; (p. 22)
— Review of Sons of the Rumour 2009 single work novel ; David Foster : The Satirist of Australia 2008 multi chapter work criticism -
Satirical Pathways Enchant and Puzzle
2009
single work
review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 24 October 2009; (p. 12)
— Review of Sons of the Rumour 2009 single work novel ; David Foster : The Satirist of Australia 2008 multi chapter work criticism
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Foster's Art of Excess
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , July-August no. 303 2008; (p. 10-11)
— Review of David Foster : The Satirist of Australia 2008 multi chapter work criticism -
[Review] David Foster : The Satirist of Australia
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: JASAL , no. 8 2008; (p. 189-192)
— Review of David Foster : The Satirist of Australia 2008 multi chapter work criticism -
We're One and Many : Remembering Auto/Biographically : The Year's Work in Non-Fiction 2008-2009
2009
single work
review
— Appears in: Westerly , July vol. 54 no. 1 2009; (p. 148-157)
— Review of Father of the House : The Memoirs of Kim E. Beazley 2009 single work autobiography ; Networked Language : Culture and History in Australian Poetry 2008 single work criticism ; David Foster : The Satirist of Australia 2008 multi chapter work criticism ; Je Suis Australienne: Remarkable Women in France, 1880-1945 2008 anthology biography ; Doing Life : A Biography of Elizabeth Jolley 2008 single work biography ; Changing Orders : Scenes of Clerical and Academic Life 2008 single work autobiography -
Satirical Pathways Enchant and Puzzle
2009
single work
review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 24 October 2009; (p. 12)
— Review of Sons of the Rumour 2009 single work novel ; David Foster : The Satirist of Australia 2008 multi chapter work criticism -
Take Chances or Die
2009
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian Literary Review , November vol. 4 no. 10 2009; (p. 22)
— Review of Sons of the Rumour 2009 single work novel ; David Foster : The Satirist of Australia 2008 multi chapter work criticism -
Undercover
2008
single work
column
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 24-25 May 2008; (p. 28) A column canvassing current literary news including brief reports on Tim Winton's Breath and Susan Lever's David Foster : The Satirist of Australia.
Awards
- 2009 shortlisted ASAL Awards — Walter McRae Russell Award
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