Reading the Landscape: A Celebration of Australian Writing

Name: Reading the Landscape: A Celebration of Australian Writing
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780702260087
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(UQP's 70th Anniversary Anthology)

By Various and Various Authors

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Reading the Landscape: A Celebration of Australian Writing is a curated collection that delves into the vibrant and diverse world of Australian literature. It highlights the unique storytelling, landscapes, and cultural narratives crafted by various Australian authors. The book showcases the nation's literary richness and explores themes unique to Australia's experience, offering readers an engaging overview of its artistic heritage.
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Description

Reading the Landscape: A Celebration of Australian Writing marks the 70th anniversary of UQP's commitment to publishing the finest Australian literature. This unique anthology is a testament to the diversity and richness of the Australian literary landscape.

The collection features 25 of the most celebrated Australian authors from UQP's illustrious history, blending the voices of past and present. It includes specially commissioned works of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry, all exploring themes such as legacy, country, vision, and hope.

Participating authors include:

Ali Alizadeh
Venero Armanno
Larissa Behrendt
Lily Brett
Gabrielle Carey
Peter Carey
Matthew Condon
David Brooks
Karen Foxlee
Kari Gislason
Rodney Hall
Steven Herrick
Sarah Holland-Batt
Nicholas Jose
Mireille Juchau
Julie Koh
Melissa Lucashenko
Patti Miller
David Malouf
James Moloney
Jaya Savige
Josephine Rowe
Peter Skrzynecki
Samuel Wagan Watson
Ellen van Neerven

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702260087

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 May 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 225.0mm

Weight: 412g

Pages: 304

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Penguin Books Poetry Various Various Authors

About the Author

The introduction has been written by literary critic, academic and author, Bernadette Brennan. Participating authors include: - Ali Alizadeh - Venero Armanno - Larissa Behrendt - Lily Brett - Gabrielle Carey - Peter Carey - Matthew Condon - David Brooks - Karen Foxlee - Kári Gíslason - Rodney Hall - Steven Herrick - Sarah Holland-Batt - Nicholas Jose - Mireille Juchau - Julie Koh - Melissa Lucashenko - Patti Miller - David Malouf - James Moloney - Jaya Savige - Josephine Rowe - Peter Skrzynecki - Samuel Wagan Watson - Ellen van Neerven

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