Artful Histories: Modern Australian Autobiography

Reading age: 5 years and up
Print length: 248 pages
Language: English
Dimensions: 15.24 x 1.57 x 22.86 cm

Name: Artful Histories: Modern Australian Autobiography
SKU: 9780521561013
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SKU: 9780521561013

Original price was: ₹5,377.50.Current price is: ₹4,302.00.

Discover “Artful Histories: Modern Australian Autobiography,” a groundbreaking exploration of life writing from “The Bookish Owl.” David McCooey radically revises autobiography theories, analyzing a vast array of popular and literary texts from three decades of Australian writing. This insightful book challenges post-structuralist perspectives, delving into the intricate relationship between autobiography, fiction, and history. McCooey examines the essence of selfhood, authorial intent, and the power of narrative in making sense of life experiences. Explore themes of childhood mythology, education, sexuality, uncovering hidden histories, displacement, death, and the profound influence of place on the Australian imagination. A must-read for anyone interested in modern Australian literature and the art of self-narration.

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