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On Patrick White

by Christos Tsiolkas

This study examines the Nobel Prize-winning novelist's work, focusing on its distinctly Australian perspective and its role in shaping a national imaginative language. It explores themes of identity and alienation while considering the enduring relevance of the texts.

Accession 17027 ISBN 9781863959797 Publisher Black Inc.
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