Anna Clark’s latest work scrutinises the role History has played in nation building and the shaping of Australian culture, but her book has an absent philosophical centre.
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The Nobel Laureate’s new experimental epic is a masterful account of the life of a self-proclaimed Messiah.
The intimate connections between life and art are explored in the deeply satisfying conclusion to a quartet of novels about one of the greatest poets of the 20th century.
In Killernova, celebrations of history, nature and heritage are tinged with despair at contemporary degradation of nature, bringing catastrophic loss.
Warren Ward’s Lovers of Philosophy thoughtfully, and only a little salaciously, explores the impact of philosophers’ love lives on their thinking.
Laurie Penny’s new book Sexual Revolution offers a muddled perspective on this moment of profound cultural change, in contrast to Australian journalist Amy Remeikis’ powerful new work.
John Woinarksi’s copy of this 1935 classic of environmental writing is older than him, mostly broken, much read and priceless.
A new book argues that bias is at the root of many social divisions and inequalities, but remains optimistic about our capacity to change.
A decade ago, it was hoped the Gonski reforms would level the playing field for Australian students, but the system is now even more unfair. A new book lays out how it all went wrong.
For nine years, The Stella Count has tracked the gender of authors reviewed in key Australian publications. The bias once firmly favoured men. But things have changed.
Over the past half a century, Australian women’s art has gone from the margins to the mainstream. A new book mapping this story is a flawed, colourful kaleidoscope.
Detailed accounts from original documents offer insights into the secret operations of the CIA in Africa.
Mission, a series of Noel Pearson’s essays, speeches and eulogies, delves into many of the key parts of the author’s life and politics.
A new book exploring the history of Yothu Yindi examines the influential band’s humane vision of mutual respect and harmony.
Arthur Conan Doyle wasn’t the only author spinning tales of cunning detectives.
These books offer insights into building better cities, the stories behind major inventions, and the interaction between humans and machines.
Thanks to the public events and the scholarly engagement with her life and work, Charlotte Maxeke has become one of the most visible South African women from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Through 154 songs, Paul McCartney gives us an insight into his life. There is an elegaic feel to this book, which showcases the many sides to McCartney’s songwriting.
Author Hannah Kent’s new novel is a beautifully crafted look at the 19th century Old Lutherans who migrated from Prussia to the colony of South Australia.
Australian dramatist David Williamson’s new book is a mash up of memoir and autobiography, which casts himself as a former ‘plunderer’ of other’s lives.
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Senior Lecturer, Writing, Department of Media and Communication, Swinburne University of Technology
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