The Australian Novel (Critical Survey of Long Fiction)
Introduction
Today Australian novels enjoy a wide reception around the world. Yet this recognition came slowly and took place for the most part after World War II. History helped the Australian novel to be accepted overseas.
Following the war, Australia shed its British cocoon and entered the larger world. In particular, it strengthened its relationship with the United States, a situation that not only influenced the country’s social structure and literary art but also opened the door to an immense audience. Some observers suggest that the distribution of Australian...
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