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Discover the life and legacy of Frank Moorhouse, one of Australia's most revered authors, through this compelling biography. Delve into the mind of a literary genius whose work seamlessly blended fiction and intellect across various genres, including novels, essays, and historical monographs. Frank Moorhouse's dedication to conscious aesthetic and ethical choices not only shaped his writing but also influenced his daily life. This biography, penned by esteemed journalist and academic Catharine Lumby, provides a profound insight into Moorhouse's artistic journey and his impact on Australian culture. Lumby's unique understanding of Moorhouse, forged through decades of friendship, makes this biography an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of literature and social commentary. Learn about Moorhouse's innovative contributions, such as the discontinuous narrative, and explore his role as a public intellectual, activist, and advocate throughout his prolific career. Perfect for literature enthusiasts, students, and scholars alike, this biography is a tribute to a man whose influence on writing and public life is undeniable. Experience the elegance and wit that defined Moorhouse’s work and the social issues he passionately addressed. Get your copy today and immerse yourself in the inspiring story of Frank Moorhouse!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742372242
Year: 2023
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Description:
Many writers fashion a career out of their writing. Some fashion brilliant careers. Very few, however, commit to their art in a manner that inflects every aspect of their own daily life. Frank Moorhouse was one of the rare writers who actively chose to live a life that was as grounded in conscious aesthetic and ethical choices as his writing.
A decade before his death in 2022, Frank Moorhouse asked renowned journalist, writer and academic Catharine Lumby to be his biographer. This was an inspired choice, influenced by their decades of friendship and by Lumby's close engagement with, and appreciation for, Moorhouse's writing. She 'got' him and his work, he said, in a way few others did.
Frank Moorhouse was one of Australia's best-known and most-loved authors, here and around the world. His career spanned the genres of the novel, the short story, the essay, the memoir, the erotic novella, the screenplay and the historical monograph. He even invented a literary form: the discontinuous narrative.
Moorhouse was also one of the country's foremost public intellectuals; his contribution to Australian cultural, social and political life was prolific, erudite and astoundingly broad. Throughout his career he moved between the roles of activist, author, advocate and scholar. His interests encompassed intimate relationships, social mores, history, politics, international law, foreign policy, intellectual property and censorship. On all these subjects, he wrote and spoke with distinctive elegance, wit and perception.
Given Moorhouse's influence on literature and public life, it is
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742372242
Year: 2023
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Description:
Many writers fashion a career out of their writing. Some fashion brilliant careers. Very few, however, commit to their art in a manner that inflects every aspect of their own daily life. Frank Moorhouse was one of the rare writers who actively chose to live a life that was as grounded in conscious aesthetic and ethical choices as his writing.
A decade before his death in 2022, Frank Moorhouse asked renowned journalist, writer and academic Catharine Lumby to be his biographer. This was an inspired choice, influenced by their decades of friendship and by Lumby's close engagement with, and appreciation for, Moorhouse's writing. She 'got' him and his work, he said, in a way few others did.
Frank Moorhouse was one of Australia's best-known and most-loved authors, here and around the world. His career spanned the genres of the novel, the short story, the essay, the memoir, the erotic novella, the screenplay and the historical monograph. He even invented a literary form: the discontinuous narrative.
Moorhouse was also one of the country's foremost public intellectuals; his contribution to Australian cultural, social and political life was prolific, erudite and astoundingly broad. Throughout his career he moved between the roles of activist, author, advocate and scholar. His interests encompassed intimate relationships, social mores, history, politics, international law, foreign policy, intellectual property and censorship. On all these subjects, he wrote and spoke with distinctive elegance, wit and perception.
Given Moorhouse's influence on literature and public life, it is