Alan Brissenden Alan Brissenden i(A24000 works by) (a.k.a. Alan Theo Brissenden; A. Brissenden)
Also writes as: Roger Allen
Born: Established: 13 Oct 1932 Griffith, Griffith (NSW) area, Riverina - Murray area, New South Wales, ; Died: Ceased: 9 Sep 2020
Gender: Male
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1 Gusts of Laughter as the Winds of Change Blow Through Mary Street Alan Brissenden , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 9 May 2014; (p. 14)

— Review of Neighbourhood Watch Lally Katz , 2011 single work drama
1 Inspiring Legacy of a Ballet Star Alan Brissenden , 2013 single work obituary (for Laurel Martyn )
— Appears in: The Australian , 11 November 2013; (p. 14)
1 y separately published work icon Australia Dances : Creating Australian Dance 1945-1965 Alan Brissenden , Keith Glennon , Kent Town : Wakefield Press , 2010 10806975 2010 multi chapter work criticism

'The period 1945 to 1965 was an astonishingly creative time for Australian dance. Dancers from the 1930s Ballets Russes tours and modernists who had settled in this country were teaching, performing and developing companies. The spectacular results included long, brilliant seasons by the Borovansky Ballet and the National Theatre Ballet Company, the formation of the Victorian Ballet Guild and the eventual foundation of the Australian Ballet. Smaller classical and modern groups sprang up in every state, some going on to gain international reputations.

'Illustrated with a wealth of photographs and designs for decor and costumes, Australia Dances: Creating Australian dance 1945-1965 surveys the major companies, large and small, modern dance, the beginnings of Aboriginal theatrical dance and the various teaching codes which became established. Selected works from company repertoires are discussed, making the book a rich and valuable resource for students and scholars as well as an essential addition to every dance lover's library.' (Publication summary)

1 Sweet Tale of Longing Alan Brissenden , 2007 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 18 September 2007; (p. 16)

— Review of Cake Astrid Pill , 2007 single work drama
1 A Life That Found Meaning in Words Alan Brissenden , 2003 single work obituary (for G. W. Turner )
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 1 November 2003; (p. 80)
1 Untitled Alan Brissenden , 2003 single work review
— Appears in: Bibliofile , August vol. 11 no. 1 2003; (p. 31-32)

— Review of The Convict Theatres of Early Australia 1788-1840 Robert Jordan , 2002 single work criticism
1 Untitled Alan Brissenden , 2002 single work review
— Appears in: Bibliofile , August vol. 10 no. 4 2002; (p. 33-34)

— Review of Luurnpa, the Magical Kingfisher : A Dreaming Narrative Bai Bai Napangarti , 2002 single work picture book prose
1 Scholars United by Love of Words Alan Brissenden , 2001 single work obituary (for F. H. Mares )
— Appears in: The Australian , 2 March 2001; (p. 14)
1 Shakespeare in Adelaide : Professionals and Progressive Amateurs Alan Brissenden , 2001 single work criticism
— Appears in: O Brave New World 2001; (p. 143-162, Notes 175)
1 Byronic Types Alan Brissenden , 2000 single work review
— Appears in: The Adelaide Review , August no. 203 2000; (p. 35)

— Review of Lost Angry Penguins : D.B. Kerr and P.G. Pfeiffer : A Path to the Wind John Miles , 2000 multi chapter work biography criticism
1 Scholar with a Sense of Decorum Alan Brissenden , 1999 single work obituary (for Colin Horne )
— Appears in: The Australian , 1 December 1999; (p. 14)
1 14 y separately published work icon The Angry Penguin : Selected Poems of Max Harris Max Harris , Alan Brissenden (editor), Canberra : National Library of Australia , 1996 Z290730 1996 selected work poetry

'The Angry Penguin presents a rich selection of poems written throughout Max Harris's life, from the early poems of his youth to the more contemplative poems of his later years.

'With an introduction by Alan Brissenden and a tribute by the late Alister Kershaw, The Angry Penguin is the first compilation of Max Harris's poems to be widely distributed since 1942. Providing an overview of his life's creative work, this volume demands a reassessment of Max Harris's contribution to Australian literature, firmly establishing him as an Australian lyric poet of considerable standing.

'Max Harris's influence on Australian cultural life has been profound. In 1989 he was recognised with the award of Order of Australia 'for services to literature'. Four years later, he was cited as 'the founding father of Australian modernism in the arts' when receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award of the University of Adelaide Alumni Association.' (Publication summary)

1 Max Harris: A Life and its Legacy Alan Brissenden , 1995 single work biography
— Appears in: The Age , 4 February 1995; (p. 8)
1 3 y separately published work icon Aspects of Australian Fiction : Essays Presented to John Colmer, Professor Emeritus of English, The University of Adelaide Alan Brissenden (editor), Nedlands : UWA Publishing , 1990 Z33829 1990 anthology criticism
1 A Passionate Man of Many Words Alan Brissenden , 1989 single work review
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 19 August 1989; (p. 15)

— Review of James Edward Neild : Victorian Virtuoso Harold Love , 1989 single work biography
1 Untitled Alan Brissenden , 1981 single work review
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 29 February 1981; (p. 27)

— Review of The Heart of James McAuley : Life and Work of the Australian Poet Peter Coleman , 1980 single work criticism
1 y separately published work icon Rolf Boldrewood : Robbery Under Arms, Essays and Short Stories Rolf Boldrewood , Alan Brissenden (editor), St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 1979 Z1180788 1979 selected work novel short story essay
1 Rolf Boldrewood : Introduction Alan Brissenden , 1979 single work biography
— Appears in: Rolf Boldrewood : Robbery Under Arms, Essays and Short Stories 1979; (p. ix-xxii)
An outline of Browne's life and writing.
1 Untitled Alan Brissenden , 1976 single work review
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 8 May 1976; (p. 20)

— Review of The Shift of Sands : an autobiography 1952-62 Roland Robinson , 1976 single work autobiography
1 Robbery Under Arms : A Continuing Success Alan Brissenden , 1974 single work criticism
— Appears in: The Australian Experience : Critical Essays on Australian Novels 1974; (p. 38-60)
Brissenden looks at the variation between the serial version and the first English edition of Robbery Under Arms and concludes that excised passages were dispensable. The revisions produced a structure that is more compact and concentrated with a faster pace and more consistent tone. The use of colloquial language in conjunction with the pacey narrative may be a crucial element in the continued popularity of Robbery Under Arms.
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