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Discover the rich tapestry of 19th-century Australian literature with 'Colonial Australian Fiction: Character Types, Social Formations and the Colonial Economy' by Ken Gelder and Rachael Weaver. This insightful exploration delves into the diverse character types that defined a nation, including the swagman, larrikin, bushranger, and colonial detective, shedding light on their significance in shaping the country's identity. This meticulously crafted B-format paperback, published by Sydney University Press in 2017, provides a unique lens on how these characters reflected the social and economic landscapes of colonial life. Dive into genres such as the squatter novel, bushranger adventure, and colonial detective stories, featuring influential authors like Catherine Helen Spence, Rosa Praed, and Henry Lawson. This book is perfect for scholars, students, and anyone with an interest in Australian literature and history. With free shipping, your order will arrive in up to 6 weeks, allowing you to immerse yourself in the captivating world of Colonial Australian Fiction. Please note, once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743324615
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: Sydney University Press
Description:
Over the course of the 19th century a remarkable array of types
appeared in Australian literature: the swagman, the
larrikin, the colonial detective, the bushranger, the "currency lass",
the squatter, and more. Some had a powerful influence on the colonies'
developing sense of identity; others were more ephemeral. But all had a
role to play in shaping and reflecting the social and economic
circumstances of life in the colonies.In Colonial Australian Fiction: Character Types, Social Formations and the Colonial Economy, Ken Gelder and Rachael Weaverexplore
the genres in which these characters flourished: the squatter novel,
the bushranger adventure, colonial detective stories, the swagman's
yarn, the Australian girl's romance. Authors as diverse as Catherine
Helen Spence, Rosa Praed, Henry Kingsley, Anthony Trollope, Henry
Lawson, Miles Franklin, Barbara Baynton, Rolf Boldrewood, Mary Fortune
and Marcus Clarke were fascinated by colonial character types.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743324615
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: Sydney University Press
Description:
Over the course of the 19th century a remarkable array of types
appeared in Australian literature: the swagman, the
larrikin, the colonial detective, the bushranger, the "currency lass",
the squatter, and more. Some had a powerful influence on the colonies'
developing sense of identity; others were more ephemeral. But all had a
role to play in shaping and reflecting the social and economic
circumstances of life in the colonies.In Colonial Australian Fiction: Character Types, Social Formations and the Colonial Economy, Ken Gelder and Rachael Weaverexplore
the genres in which these characters flourished: the squatter novel,
the bushranger adventure, colonial detective stories, the swagman's
yarn, the Australian girl's romance. Authors as diverse as Catherine
Helen Spence, Rosa Praed, Henry Kingsley, Anthony Trollope, Henry
Lawson, Miles Franklin, Barbara Baynton, Rolf Boldrewood, Mary Fortune
and Marcus Clarke were fascinated by colonial character types.