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'Alan Marshall's work has either been neglected or has been discussed in the context of its contribution to the Australian identity or as an example of Australian autobiography. This essay examines his early novel and his three directly autobiographical works to argue that he uses his studies of popular Australian values to develop a basis for an inclusive Australian democracy. The argument of the essay is that the socialist realist doctrines of the Realist Writers Group and his bush background influence his choice of voice and form, but that the politics of his work has been overlooked. This, as well as his reputation as a popular author, accounts for the unjust critical neglect of his work.' (Publisher's abstract)
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Radical Nationalism and Socialist Realism in Alan Marshall's Autobiographical Writing
Journal of Australian Studies
Journal of Australian Studies
Subjects:
- How Beautiful Are Thy Feet 1949 single work novel
- I Can Jump Puddles 1955 single work single work autobiography
- This Is the Grass 1962 single work autobiography
- In Mine Own Heart 1963 single work autobiography
- Hammers over the Anvil 1975 selected work short story autobiography
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