Cirrus@Austlit

'A Short History of Australian Literature fills a gap in study materials for Indian readers interested in a country that shares a lot of colonial history, many sporting ties, and increasing diasporic connections. Australia is, however, a unique land that has developed its own idioms, cultural mix, and literature. This book introduces the major writers across two centuries, places them in historical contexts of political and social change, and provides a glossary of local usages and a list of reference materials. It blends comprehensive coverage with selective attention to works so readers can ‘get the feel’ of a nation’s creative spirit. A Short History of Australian Literature will be an indispensable companion to anyone interested in Australian studies.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Relatively True is a vibrant collection of short fiction on the complex themes of FAKE NEWS. Editors Meenakshi Bharat and Sharon Rundle bring together a diverse group of renowned writers from the Indian subcontinent and Australia to explore these themes. Their stories are compelling, urgent and thought-provoking. They trace the lives of those affected by the lies, half-truths and metaphorical and literal erected by society to offer a glimpse of a divided world, but one that is by no means devoid of compassion.

'Outstanding authors contribute to this deep dive into creativity on FAKE NEWS. The writers include Kate Grenville AO award winning author of Lilian’s Story, The Secret River and The Lieutenant; Yasmine Gooneratne AO who received Sri Lanka Sahithya Rathna lifetime achievenent award, Tony Birch author of ‘Ghost River’ the winner of the Victorian Premier’s for Indigenous Writing, Priya Sarukkai Chabria founding editor of ‘Poetry at Sangram’.

'Other writers are Shirley Hazzard, Eugen Bacon, Gulzar, Meenakshi Bharat, Alex Cothren, Devika Brendon, Sharon Rundle, Cate Kennedy, Anne Benjamin, Sujata Sankranti, Andrew Kwong, Mitra Phukan, Bashabi Fraser, Rashida Murphy, Sunil Badami, Niharika Chibber Joe, Matt Lupton, Susanne Gervay, Janhavi Acharekar, Gayatri Gill, Julia Prendergast. Proem by Dr Roanna Gonsalves.'(Publication summary)