'Our knowledge of the deafness of major figures in Australian literature, such as Henry Lawson, remains obscure. Other writers who have revealed deafness may not have considered themselves as part of the deaf community. An exception comes from the writings of John Patrick Bourke (circa 1888–1960).' (Publication abstract)
Writing Disability in Australia:
Type of disability |
Deafness |
Type of character |
Primary |
Point of view |
Third person |