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Dorothy Hewett Dorothy Hewett i(A33480 works by) (a.k.a. Dorothy Coade Hewett)
Also writes as: Jael Paris
Born: Established: 21 May 1923 Perth, Western Australia, ; Died: Ceased: 25 Aug 2002 Blue Mountains, Sydney, New South Wales,
Gender: Female
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1 Ballad of Women Dorothy Hewett , 2022 single work lyric/song
— Appears in: The First Australian Women’s Song Book 2022;
1 From The Last Peninsula Dorothy Hewett , 2016 single work poetry
— Appears in: Contemporary Australian Poetry 2016;
1 The Empty Room Dorothy Hewett , 2015 single work autobiography
— Appears in: Westerly , vol. 60 no. 1 2015; (p. 10-13)
1 1 Miss Hewett's Shenanigans Dorothy Hewett , Alison Richards , 2012 single work musical theatre 'Dorothy Hewett died on August 25th 2002. Ten years later it’s time to celebrate the life and work of Australia’s ultimate literary maverick in a cabaret extravaganza of song, recitation and striptease. Hewett as you’ve never seen her before PLUS readings of rarities and a very special one night only Hewett Happening!' Source: http://lamama.com.au/ (Sighted 20/08/2012).
1 4 y separately published work icon Selected Prose of Dorothy Hewett Dorothy Hewett , Fiona Morrison (editor), Crawley : UWA Publishing , 2011 Z1775118 2011 selected work prose 'Dorothy Hewett was never fazed by her own gifts as a writer. Although best known as a playwright and poet, Hewett produced some outstanding works of prose.

'Selected Prose of Dorothy Hewett offers readers new and old a stunning array of Hewett's writings on literature, theatre and politics. This collection is both an engaging way into Australian political history and activism, and an enlightening point of access to one of Australia's great writers.' (From the publisher's website.)
1 Drawing from History Dorothy Hewett , 2011 single work prose
— Appears in: Selected Prose of Dorothy Hewett 2011; (p. 272-274)
1 Myth, Legend and Ritual in Plays by Women Dorothy Hewett , 2011 single work prose
— Appears in: Selected Prose of Dorothy Hewett 2011; (p. 260-265)
1 On the Open Stage Dorothy Hewett , 2011 single work prose
— Appears in: Selected Prose of Dorothy Hewett 2011; (p. 250-259)
1 The Black Eureka Dorothy Hewett , 2011 single work prose
— Appears in: Selected Prose of Dorothy Hewett 2011; (p. 189-197)
1 The Russian Writer Dorothy Hewett , 2011 single work prose
— Appears in: Selected Prose of Dorothy Hewett 2011; (p. 158-168)
1 `The Times They Are a `Changin' Dorothy Hewett , 2011 single work prose
— Appears in: Selected Prose of Dorothy Hewett 2011; (p. 152-157)
1 We Must Struggle for Equal Pay Dorothy Hewett , 2011 single work prose
— Appears in: Selected Prose of Dorothy Hewett 2011; (p. 145-146)
1 Women Must Fight for Equal Pay Dorothy Hewett , 2011 single work prose
— Appears in: Selected Prose of Dorothy Hewett 2011; (p. 143-144)
1 You Have Insulted the Worker, Mary Ferber Dorothy Hewett , 2011 single work prose
— Appears in: Selected Prose of Dorothy Hewett 2011; (p. 141-142)
1 Foys 'Keep Prices Down' is Publicity Gag Dorothy Hewett , 2011 single work prose
— Appears in: Selected Prose of Dorothy Hewett 2011; (p. 138-140)
1 Art Must Fight Dorothy Hewett , 2011 single work prose
— Appears in: Selected Prose of Dorothy Hewett 2011; (p. 134-135)
1 Ezra Pound and His Australian Godchildren Dorothy Hewett , 2011 single work prose
— Appears in: Selected Prose of Dorothy Hewett 2011; (p. 131-133)
1 New Writing Is a Vital Force Dorothy Hewett , 2011 single work prose
— Appears in: Selected Prose of Dorothy Hewett 2011; (p. 129-130)
1 7 y separately published work icon Selected Poems of Dorothy Hewett Dorothy Hewett , Kate Lilley , Crawley : UWA Publishing , 2010 Z1706151 2010 selected work poetry (taught in 2 units) 'Dorothy Hewett is one of Australia's best known poets. She had a long and frequently controversial career during which she produced twelve collections of poetry, three novels, an autobiography, thirteen plays and countless articles and short stories. This very special volume has been compiled and introduced by Kate Lilley, a poet, scholar and Dorothy's daughter.' (From the publisher's website.)
1 Heroes i "I'd like to be like Lassiter", Dorothy Hewett , 2009 single work poetry
— Appears in: The Gipsy Dancer and Early Poems 2009; (p. 65)
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