The Dictionary Of Australian Quotations
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
A treasure trove for anyone fascinated by the Australian voice, The Dictionary of Australian Quotations is the definitive compendium of the most memorable, witty, and profound words ever spoken or written by Australians and about Australia. Edited by the distinguished literary scholar Stephen Murray-Smith, this authoritative reference work chronicles the full breadth of Australian thought and expression — from the nation's earliest colonial voices to its modern-day luminaries — drawing on politics, literature, sport, culture, and everyday life to paint a vivid portrait of a nation's character through its own words. Murray-Smith brings his formidable scholarly rigour and deep affection for Australian culture to bear in a work that is as entertaining as it is instructive. Thematically rich and meticulously organised, the collection presents an invaluable cultural record, illuminating the humour, resilience, irreverence, and ambition that define the Australian spirit. Whether used as a reference tool or savoured as a journey through the nation's collective memory, this volume leaves one wondering: what does it truly mean to be Australian?
Author: Stephen Murray-Smith
Format: Hardback
Published: 1984, Heinemann
Genre: Dictionaries
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
A treasure trove for anyone fascinated by the Australian voice, The Dictionary of Australian Quotations is the definitive compendium of the most memorable, witty, and profound words ever spoken or written by Australians and about Australia. Edited by the distinguished literary scholar Stephen Murray-Smith, this authoritative reference work chronicles the full breadth of Australian thought and expression — from the nation's earliest colonial voices to its modern-day luminaries — drawing on politics, literature, sport, culture, and everyday life to paint a vivid portrait of a nation's character through its own words. Murray-Smith brings his formidable scholarly rigour and deep affection for Australian culture to bear in a work that is as entertaining as it is instructive. Thematically rich and meticulously organised, the collection presents an invaluable cultural record, illuminating the humour, resilience, irreverence, and ambition that define the Australian spirit. Whether used as a reference tool or savoured as a journey through the nation's collective memory, this volume leaves one wondering: what does it truly mean to be Australian?