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'Literary sexism has been wreaking havoc on the self-esteem of women writers for centuries - even in our seemingly more enlightened times. And now, suddenly, it's become fashionable to openly dismiss notions of gender inequality and brand complainants as "privileged whingers".' (Editor's abstract)
Robert Power's story about a man's visit to New York, and his callous treatment of a lonely waitress he meets in a diner there, has come second in The Age short-story award.
A column canvassing current literary news including some comments on 2011 booksales.
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Section: Life & Style
Walk the Plank!i"There are none that write his biography, but a committee mounts anyhow.",Corey Wakeling,
single work poetry
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Section: Life & Style
