From the Publisher
‘In this magisterial work are the stories and imaginaries, along with their gripping critical analyses, that prove how “utterly compelling, beautiful and devastating” island experiences are.’ —Godfrey Baldacchino, Pro-Rector, University of Malta and President, International Small Islands Studies Association.
‘This elegant and inspiring book transforms our understanding of Australian literature in light of the shifting cartographies of global modernity.’ —Robert Dixon, Professor of Australian Literature, University of Sydney.
"This is a ravishing book, exciting, enervating, from one of the leading voices in Australian criticism. Attractive and accessible in its language, it revels in the intellectual demands occasioned by deep awareness of the island continent, and provides access for our own revelations about the interplay of topography, lived experience, and the imagination. [It] beautifully illustrates the exceptionalism of Australia as a space. —Dr. Ian Henderson, King’s College London
