The Illustrated Treasury Of Australian Humour
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From tall tales told around the campfire to biting political satire, The Illustrated Treasury of Australian Humour presents the full, raucous spectrum of a nation's comedic soul. Chosen by poet and literary scholar Michael Sharkey, this rich anthology gathers together the finest wit and wordplay that Australian writers, poets, and cartoonists have produced, chronicling the irreverent larrikin spirit that has long defined the Australian character. The collection spans generations of comic writing, from colonial-era yarn-spinners to the sharp, self-deprecating voices of the twentieth century, all united by a distinctly antipodean sensibility. Sharkey's curation argues that humour is not merely entertainment but a defining cultural lens through which Australians have processed hardship, class, authority, and national identity. The anthology illustrates how comedy has functioned as a vehicle for social commentary, drawing on a diverse cast of contributors whose voices range from the gently absurd to the wickedly sardonic. For anyone seeking to understand the Australian psyche, this treasury offers a portrait of a people who have always found laughter to be the most honest form of truth-telling — and leaves the reader wondering just what the nation might laugh at next.
Author: Michael Sharkey
Format: Hardback
Genre: Humour
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From tall tales told around the campfire to biting political satire, The Illustrated Treasury of Australian Humour presents the full, raucous spectrum of a nation's comedic soul. Chosen by poet and literary scholar Michael Sharkey, this rich anthology gathers together the finest wit and wordplay that Australian writers, poets, and cartoonists have produced, chronicling the irreverent larrikin spirit that has long defined the Australian character. The collection spans generations of comic writing, from colonial-era yarn-spinners to the sharp, self-deprecating voices of the twentieth century, all united by a distinctly antipodean sensibility. Sharkey's curation argues that humour is not merely entertainment but a defining cultural lens through which Australians have processed hardship, class, authority, and national identity. The anthology illustrates how comedy has functioned as a vehicle for social commentary, drawing on a diverse cast of contributors whose voices range from the gently absurd to the wickedly sardonic. For anyone seeking to understand the Australian psyche, this treasury offers a portrait of a people who have always found laughter to be the most honest form of truth-telling — and leaves the reader wondering just what the nation might laugh at next.