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Joan Makes History

UQP Modern Classics
By Kate Grenville
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Joan Makes History by Kate Grenville interweaves the life of a seemingly ordinary woman, Joan, with the grand events of Australian history. Joan imagines herself in various roles throughout pivotal moments, exploring themes of identity and belonging. Her story highlights the contributions of untold voices in shaping a nation's past.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that blend historical fiction with a touch of whimsy. It reimagines key moments in Australian history through the eyes of a spirited protagonist, offering a fresh perspective on the past. Fans of character-driven narratives and those intrigued by the ever-changing role of women in history might particularly find it engaging.

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Joan Makes History

This wonderfully irreverant novel rewrites 200-odd years of Australia's past. Joan is a wife and mother of no great distinction but in the life of her imagination she is in the front line of events, cheerfully altering the course of history

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This is Australia's past as you won't read it in any history book. Joan Makes History offers a fresh perspective, as Joan pops up in famous moments throughout history and provides her irreverent female version of these events.

Joan remakes history in her own image and raises thought-provoking questions: who gets written into history, who gets written out, and why?

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Joan Makes History is highly regarded for its lively and witty narrative that explores the role of women in society. Critic Manning Clark commends Kate Grenville for her wisdom and insight into enduring themes.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702253515

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 October 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 244g

Pages: 256

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Kate Grenville is the author of The Secret River.

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