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Issue Details: First known date: 1982... 1982 Aspects of Australian Culture
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Adelaide, South Australia,:Abel Tasman Press , 1982 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
A Steady Surf : Recent Australian Drama, John McCallum , single work criticism
'The shift from the relative single-mindedness of the new plays of the late 60s and early 70s to the wild variety now, is the main development of the decade.' The author notes the comparative eclecticism of contemporary writing, its interest in the political morality of the times and how this affects the lives of individuals. He is encouraged by the growth of regional theatre companies, with their closeness to the communities in which they live and work.
 (p. 20-27)
Aboriginal Drama : A New Voice in Australian Theatre, Adam Shoemaker , single work criticism
Shoemaker explores the use of humour in Indigenous drama, seeing it an an enhancement of the socio-political messages which underlie the plays. He also notes the use of poetry in the drama.
 (p. 28-33)
The Strange Case of 'Aust. Lit.', Raymond Southall , single work criticism (p. 33-39)
Australian Literature and the University, Michael Cotter , single work criticism
A defence of the study of Australian Literature in universities: a response to Southall's 'The Strange Case of Aust. Lit'.
 (p. 39-43)
Tradition and the Black-and-White Thinker : Notes on Australian Literary Commentators(and critics), Ken Gelder , single work criticism
'...one's view of the literary criticism of a given period must take into account the ideas the critics of that period had about their own litetrature - which means looking at the literature first and the critic second, since the former begets the latter.'
 (p. 43-54)
Moorhouse and Wilding as Fiction Writers : Our Hottest Property?, Michele Fryar , single work criticism
Fryar refutes what she sees as the assumption that Moorhouse and Wilding were Australia's hottest literary properties.
 (p. 55-59)
Roots, Denise Probert , single work short story fantasy (p. 59-64)
The Revolutionary Years of Australian Poetry : 1968-1980, Ken L. Goodwin , single work criticism
A consideration of the 'revolution' that took place in Australian poetic process and style in the 1960s and 1970s, and the literary influences and the events of the 60s and 70s which contributed to this.
 (p. 64-73)
A Milestone for Poetry Australia, Veronica Brady , single work review
— Review of Poetry Australia no. 74-75 [Double issue] July 1980 periodical issue ; (p. 74-76)
One by Onei"One by one", Grace Perry , single work poetry (p. 76-77)
My Countryi"I loathe the hedonistic swank,", Graeme Hetherington , single work poetry (p. 78)
Note: Part 1 of sequence 'Not by Bread Alone'.
Brief Encounteri"The sadness of Italy is in its trains", Graeme Hetherington , single work poetry (p. 78)
Note: Part 2 of sequence 'Not by Bread Alone'.
Bargello Courtyardi"A rearing dragon sharpens claws on stone", Graeme Hetherington , single work poetry (p. 78-79)
Note: No. 1 in the sequence 'Florence'.
Florence, Graeme Hetherington , sequence poetry (p. 78-80)
Note: Part 3 of sequence 'Not by Bread Alone'.
Not By Bread Alone, Graeme Hetherington , sequence poetry (p. 78-86)
Santa Crocei"The cloister walls are bare and white", Graeme Hetherington , single work poetry (p. 79)
Note: No 2 in the sequence 'Florence'.
Santa Maria Novellai"The old Dominican with hound of heaven teeth", Graeme Hetherington , single work poetry (p. 79)
Santissima Annunziatai"The couple being married are enthroned", Graeme Hetherington , single work poetry (p. 79)
Santa Maria del Carminei"Girls sing like spring's first waters running free.", Graeme Hetherington , single work poetry (p. 79-80)
The Nativity : Piero della Francescai"Barefooted peasant girls are singing praise", Graeme Hetherington , single work poetry (p. 80)
Note: Part 4 of sequence 'Not by Bread Alone'.
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