By the Book: A Literary History of Queensland

by Patrick Buckridge (Editor), Belinda McKay (Editor)

Overview

Queensland—a place of barren land and wild politics with subtropical weather, beaches, and natural wonders—is the subject of this rich literary history. Chronicling a wide range of literature, from the first days of European settlement to the present day, this collection touches upon thematic topics such as travel stories, writing for children, and indigenous writings. The role of institutions such as schools, public libraries, the press, and publishers, as well as how they have contributed to the shaping of Queensland’s literary development, is also included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780702240478
Publisher:	University of Queensland Press
Publication date:	09/01/2007
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	448
File size:	590 KB

About the Author

Patrick Buckridge is the head of the school of humanities at Griffith University. He is the author of The Scandalous Penton and the coeditor of the literary journal Queensland Review. Belinda McKay is the director of the Queensland Studies Centre and a founding editor of Queensland Review. She is a literature professor in the school of humanities at Griffith University.