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Description:From Jean-François Vernay, A Brief Take on the Australian Noveloffers a sweeping view of Australian writing since colonialism.Written from an outsider’s perspective, this single-authoredoverview will appeal to readers through its playful, jargon-free andpotentially contentious account of the Australian novel.Vernay offers a unique and insightful perspective on Australianliterature. Like a film narrator, he speaks directly to the reader,offering close-ups on particular works alongside panoramic views ofthe literary landscape. One can imagine the reader as part of anaudience in a darkened cinema, absorbed in exciting action on thesilver screen.Born to an Australian mother and a French father, Jean-FrançoisVernay grew up in New Caledonia’s multicultural community, whichshares some of Australia’s characteristics, including a convictheritage and a complex history of settlement. Using Peter Careyand Christopher Koch as a starting point, he has been researchingAustralian fiction for 20 years and has published widely in thefield, both in French and in English. Dr Vernay is an energeticcritic, editor, creative writer and cultural commentator. His fictionand non-fiction books have appeared in France, Australia and in theUnited States.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with A Brief Take on the Australian Novel. To get started finding A Brief Take on the Australian Novel, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 234

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Wakefield Press

Release: 2016

ISBN: 1743054041

Description: From Jean-François Vernay, A Brief Take on the Australian Noveloffers a sweeping view of Australian writing since colonialism.Written from an outsider’s perspective, this single-authoredoverview will appeal to readers through its playful, jargon-free andpotentially contentious account of the Australian novel.Vernay offers a unique and insightful perspective on Australianliterature. Like a film narrator, he speaks directly to the reader,offering close-ups on particular works alongside panoramic views ofthe literary landscape. One can imagine the reader as part of anaudience in a darkened cinema, absorbed in exciting action on thesilver screen.Born to an Australian mother and a French father, Jean-FrançoisVernay grew up in New Caledonia’s multicultural community, whichshares some of Australia’s characteristics, including a convictheritage and a complex history of settlement. Using Peter Careyand Christopher Koch as a starting point, he has been researchingAustralian fiction for 20 years and has published widely in thefield, both in French and in English. Dr Vernay is an energeticcritic, editor, creative writer and cultural commentator. His fictionand non-fiction books have appeared in France, Australia and in theUnited States.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with A Brief Take on the Australian Novel. To get started finding A Brief Take on the Australian Novel, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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