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y separately published work icon Sunburnt Country : Stories of Australian Life anthology   poetry   short story   extract   humour  
Issue Details: First known date: 1996... 1996 Sunburnt Country : Stories of Australian Life
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'An outstanding collection of autobiographical stories and short fiction about Australia and Australians, Sunburnt Country was first published in 1966. Since then it has reprinted and has sold over 6,000 copies. Contributors include Elizabeth Jolley, Sally Morgan, TAG Hungerford, AB Facey, Joan London and Gail Jones.' (Publication summary)

Contents

* Contents derived from the South Fremantle, Fremantle area, South West Perth, Perth, Western Australia,:Fremantle Press , 1996 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Stingray (from True Country), Kim Scott , extract novel (p. 28-31)
The Boar, A. B. Facey , extract autobiography humour (p. 44-47)
Knowledge, Gail Jones , single work short story (p. 48-56)
Changing Sides (from The World Waiting to be Made), Simone Lazaroo , extract novel (p. 57-67)
Where the Music Comes From (from Chookwheat, a Novel-in-Progress), Kenneth Gasmier , extract (p. 100-105)
The Sore-Footed City (from Anger and Love : A Life of Struggle and Commitment), Justina Williams , extract (p. 112-130)
Peter and Me (from Emma : A Translated Life), Emma Ciccotosto , Michal Bosworth , extract (p. 131-141)
Burning Off, Joan London , single work short story (p. 142-153)
Millie and Stan (from Against Time and Place), Elizabeth Backhouse , extract (p. 154-170)
To Whom It May Concern, Faye Davis , single work short story (p. 175-179)
The Shot, Vasso Kalamaras , Vasso Kalamaras (translator) June Kingdom (translator) single work short story (p. 186-191)
That Time of Life, T. A. G. Hungerford , extract (p. 192-200)
The Neighbour Woman No Date Required, Elizabeth Jolley , single work short story (p. 201)
Great Branches Falli"And what of the dead", Elizabeth Jolley , single work poetry (p. 202)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • South Fremantle, Fremantle area, South West Perth, Perth, Western Australia,: Fremantle Press , 1996 .
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      Extent: 207p.
      Note/s:
      • Published: October 1996
      ISBN: 1863681604 (pbk.)

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Works about this Work

A Range of Styles from W.A. Writers Elizabeth Delaney , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: The Mercury , 30 December 1996; (p. 36)

— Review of Sunburnt Country : Stories of Australian Life 1996 anthology poetry short story extract
A Range of Styles from W.A. Writers Elizabeth Delaney , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: The Mercury , 30 December 1996; (p. 36)

— Review of Sunburnt Country : Stories of Australian Life 1996 anthology poetry short story extract
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