The making of the Australian literary imagination

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"In this controversial and engrossing study, Richard Nile debunks some of the powerful myths of cultural nationalism and observes its passing in favour of the celebrity author." "He explores the power of nationalism as a governing force in the creation and ultimate demise of Australian literature. In a clear and accessible way, Nile invokes the stylistic possibilities of narrative history and creative non-fiction, playfully blurring the lines between them."--BOOK JACKET.

subjects: History,  Literature publishing,  Theory,  National characteristics, Australian, in literature,  History and criticism,  Australian literature,  Intellectual life,  Nationalism and literature,  Imagination,  Australia, social life and customs,  Australia, intellectual life,  Literature,  Publishing and book trade,  Australian studies

Places: Australia

Times: 20th century