The Australian Collection: Australia's Greatest Books

The Australian Collection: Australia's Greatest Books

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Condition: SECONDHAND

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Author: Geoffrey Dutton
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus & Robertson Publishers, North Ryde, Australia, 1985

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner

A landmark contribution to Australian literary criticism, The Australian Collection: Australia's Greatest Books presents Geoffrey Dutton’s authoritative selection of the nation’s most significant literary works. This volume surveys novels, poetry, and nonfiction that shaped Australia's cultural identity, arguing for their enduring artistic and historical value. Dutton champions authors such as Patrick White, Henry Lawson, and Christina Stead, positioning their works within a broader narrative of national consciousness and creative evolution. The book instructs readers in the literary milestones that define Australian storytelling, from colonial realism to modernist experimentation.

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Description

Author: Geoffrey Dutton
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus & Robertson Publishers, North Ryde, Australia, 1985

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner

A landmark contribution to Australian literary criticism, The Australian Collection: Australia's Greatest Books presents Geoffrey Dutton’s authoritative selection of the nation’s most significant literary works. This volume surveys novels, poetry, and nonfiction that shaped Australia's cultural identity, arguing for their enduring artistic and historical value. Dutton champions authors such as Patrick White, Henry Lawson, and Christina Stead, positioning their works within a broader narrative of national consciousness and creative evolution. The book instructs readers in the literary milestones that define Australian storytelling, from colonial realism to modernist experimentation.