Cross Currents: Magazines And Newspapers In Australian Literature

Cross Currents: Magazines And Newspapers In Australian Literature

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Author: Bruce Bennett
Binding: Paperback
Published: Longman Cheshire, 1981

Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has tanning along spine, no tears

This scholarly work meticulously chronicles the intricate relationship between Australian literature and its journalistic counterparts, magazines and newspapers. It presents a compelling analysis of how these print media shaped literary movements, influenced public discourse, and provided a vital platform for emerging writers throughout various periods. The author argues for the profound impact of these "cross currents" on the development of a distinct Australian literary identity, illustrating the dynamic interplay between popular culture and high art. Readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the historical context that nurtured many celebrated Australian authors and their works.

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Description

Author: Bruce Bennett
Binding: Paperback
Published: Longman Cheshire, 1981

Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has tanning along spine, no tears

This scholarly work meticulously chronicles the intricate relationship between Australian literature and its journalistic counterparts, magazines and newspapers. It presents a compelling analysis of how these print media shaped literary movements, influenced public discourse, and provided a vital platform for emerging writers throughout various periods. The author argues for the profound impact of these "cross currents" on the development of a distinct Australian literary identity, illustrating the dynamic interplay between popular culture and high art. Readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the historical context that nurtured many celebrated Australian authors and their works.