The Cambridge History of Australian Literature
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Peter Pierce (Contributor)
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The Cambridge History of Australian Literature is the most comprehensive volume ever written on Australia's national literature. This authoritative guide spans Australian literary history from colonial origins, encompassing indigenous and migrant literatures, as well as representations of Asia and the Pacific and the role of literary culture in modern Australian society. Bringing together a distinguished line-up of contributors, this volume explores each of the literary modes in an Australian context, including short story, poetry, children's literature, autobiography and fiction. This book is an essential reference for general readers and specialists alike.
About the Author
Peter Pierce is Honorary Research Fellow and Professor at the National Centre for Australian Studies, Monash University.
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- Contributor: Peter Pierce
- Imprint: Cambridge University Press
- ISBN13: 9780521881654
- Number of Pages: 624
- Packaged Dimensions: 156x234x33mm
- Packaged Weight: 1040
- Format: Hardback
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Release Date: 2009-09-17
- Binding: Hardback
- Biography: Peter Pierce is Honorary Research Fellow and Professor at the National Centre for Australian Studies, Monash University.
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