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Inner and Outer Worlds

Gail Jones' Fiction
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Inner and Outer Worlds explores the dynamic interplay between an individual's internal experiences and their external realities. Delving into the realms of imagination, philosophy, and societal influences, the book invites readers to reflect on the balance and conflict between personal introspection and the cultural environment, making it a thoughtful journey through the arts and culture.
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You might enjoy this exploration of the dynamic interplay between personal experiences and broader cultural contexts if you are fascinated by how individual and collective identities are shaped. This book could appeal to you if you appreciate a blend of personal narrative and cultural analysis, offering insights into the arts and how they relate to our inner lives and social realities.

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Gail Jones is one of Australia's foremost contemporary novelists. Her books have won or been shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Award, the Miles Franklin Award, the Stella Prize, and numerous state literary awards. They are taught in high schools and universities across the country.

This collection of essays offers reflections on Jones' fiction by leading Australian and international literary critics. For readers who loved Sixty Lights, Five Bells, Sorry and Jones' other novels, and for students of Jones' work, this book will be an illuminating companion. With chapters on her use of language, her thematic preoccupations, and her place in local and global literary culture, it is a timely guide to the work of an exceptional Australian writer.

Series: Sydney Studies in Australian Literature

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781743327791

Publisher: Sydney University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Sydney University Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Edited by Anthony Uhlmann

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 194

About the Author

Anthony Uhlmann is director of the Writing and Society Research Centre at Western Sydney University.

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