From Deserts The Prophets Come: The Creative Spirit In Australia 1788-1972
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Geoffrey Serle
Binding: Paperback
Published: HEINEMANN MELBOURNE, 1973
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This compelling historical analysis, From Deserts The Prophets Come: The Creative Spirit In Australia 1788-1972, chronicles the evolution of Australian intellectual and artistic life from the arrival of the First Fleet through to the early 1970s. It uncovers the unique cultural contributions that emerged from a challenging landscape, presenting a vivid tapestry of writers, artists, thinkers, and innovators who shaped the nation's identity. The narrative argues for the profound impact of Australia's environment on its creative output, illustrating how a distinct national spirit was forged over nearly two centuries. This scholarly work offers an authoritative account of the forces that fostered ingenuity and cultural development in a nascent society.
Author: Geoffrey Serle
Binding: Paperback
Published: HEINEMANN MELBOURNE, 1973
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This compelling historical analysis, From Deserts The Prophets Come: The Creative Spirit In Australia 1788-1972, chronicles the evolution of Australian intellectual and artistic life from the arrival of the First Fleet through to the early 1970s. It uncovers the unique cultural contributions that emerged from a challenging landscape, presenting a vivid tapestry of writers, artists, thinkers, and innovators who shaped the nation's identity. The narrative argues for the profound impact of Australia's environment on its creative output, illustrating how a distinct national spirit was forged over nearly two centuries. This scholarly work offers an authoritative account of the forces that fostered ingenuity and cultural development in a nascent society.