Dream And Disillusion: A Search For Australian Cultural Identity

Dream And Disillusion: A Search For Australian Cultural Identity

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Author: David Walker
Binding: Hardback
Published: Australian National University Press, 1976

Condition:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Reading copy with markings

Dream And Disillusion: A Search For Australian Cultural Identity by David Walker presents a compelling historical analysis of Australia's evolving national self-perception. This scholarly work chronicles the aspirations and subsequent disappointments that shaped the country's cultural landscape from its colonial beginnings through the 20th century. It uncovers the complex interplay of myth, memory, and reality in forging a distinct Australian identity. Walker meticulously details how various intellectual and artistic movements contributed to both the construction and deconstruction of national narratives. The book ultimately argues for a nuanced understanding of Australia's cultural heritage, moving beyond simplistic notions of identity.

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Description

Author: David Walker
Binding: Hardback
Published: Australian National University Press, 1976

Condition:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Reading copy with markings

Dream And Disillusion: A Search For Australian Cultural Identity by David Walker presents a compelling historical analysis of Australia's evolving national self-perception. This scholarly work chronicles the aspirations and subsequent disappointments that shaped the country's cultural landscape from its colonial beginnings through the 20th century. It uncovers the complex interplay of myth, memory, and reality in forging a distinct Australian identity. Walker meticulously details how various intellectual and artistic movements contributed to both the construction and deconstruction of national narratives. The book ultimately argues for a nuanced understanding of Australia's cultural heritage, moving beyond simplistic notions of identity.