Description |
xxiii, 258 pages ; 24 cm |
Series |
Monash classics |
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Monash classics
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Contents |
1. Foundations pre-1850 -- 2. Transplantation -- 3. Later Colonial c.1850-1885 -- 4. The Growth of Culture in Colonies -- 5. National Inspiration c.1885- -- 6, Delayed Development c.1900-1930 -- 7. Literature and the National Problem -- 8. A Coming-of-Age c.1935-1950? -- 9. Relative Abundance c.1950-1965 --10. Contemporary Conclusion |
Summary |
Originally published in 1973, this landmark book is a short history of literature, art, music, theatre, architecture, science and learning in Australia. It was the winner of the 1974 National Book Council Award for Australian Literature. Monash is proud to bring this important book back into print under the new 'Monash Classics' Series, with a new introduction by historian John Rickard of Monash University |
Analysis |
Australian |
Notes |
Previous edition: 1973 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Arts, Australian.
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Author |
Rickard, John, 1935- writer of introduction
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Rickard, John.
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ISBN |
192186754X (paperback) |
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9781921867545 |
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