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New Australian Fiction 2020

A new collection of short fiction from Kill Your Darlings
By Rebecca Starford
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New Australian Fiction 2020 by Rebecca Starford is a collection of contemporary short stories that captures the diverse experiences of life in Australia. Through various narratives, this anthology explores themes such as identity, community, and the complexities of modern life, giving voice to both established and emerging Australian writers. Each story provides a unique perspective, inviting readers into different aspects of Australian culture and society.
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You might enjoy this collection if you appreciate diverse voices offering compelling and fresh narratives from Australian authors. This anthology features a range of stories that explore human connections, cultural identity, and life's unexpected twists, making it perfect for readers who love poignant and thought-provoking fiction.

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New Australian Fiction features brilliant writers with distinct experiences, voices and styles from all corners of Australia. Together they showcase the strength and diversity of Australian short fiction at its best.

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The stories in this collection explore how characters respond to some of the most intriguing and urgent issues of our time, including genetic experimentation, nuclear fallout, and ongoing and destructive white-settler colonialism. These are also stories about human connection, finding empathy with the natural environment and each other, and the enduring spirit of our society.

New Australian Fiction 2020 features brilliant writers with distinct experiences, voices, and styles from all corners of Australia. Together they showcase the strength and diversity of Australian short fiction at its best.

Contributors include:

MAAME BLUE - CLAIRE G. COLEMAN - ELIZABETH FLUX - KATERINA GIBSON - JACK KIRNE - DARIA LEBEDYEVA - DONNA MAZZA - LAURA MCPHEE-BROWNE - SOPHIE OVERETT - KA REES - MIRANDI RIWOE - MYKAELA SAUNDERS - LAURA STORTENBEKER - JESSIE TU - JACK VENING - MADELEINE WATTS

'If you need any reminder about why fiction matters, read this collection, and join me in grateful awe of these authors.' - Ceridwen Dovey

Praise for New Australian Fiction 2019:

'The stories in this collection are nuanced, captivating and accomplished. With the briefest of brushstrokes, they reveal vivid and complex worlds. Australian short fiction is indeed alive and well.' - Maxine Beneba Clarke

'Like the best short fiction should, these stories leave room for interpretation, and echo the despair of the modern age while still providing a glimmer of something close to hope.' - Saturday Paper

'A consistently high-quality collection...the sort of fiction that is firmly grounded in character and narrative.' - The Age / The Sydney Morning Herald

'This volume truly has something for everyone, and is a wonderful way to discover some excellent emerging Australian writers.' - Readings

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New Australian Fiction 2020 showcases a collection of contemporary stories from Australia's finest new writers. Readers appreciate the diverse range of narratives, which encapsulate vivid tales of Australian life and culture. There is praise for the anthology's ability to capture unique voices and perspectives, offering a fresh take on the nation's literary landscape.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9780994483362

Publisher: Kill Your Darlings Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Kill Your Darlings Pty Ltd

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 224

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