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Gordon, Adam Lindsay

Gordon, Adam Lindsay (1833-1870), one of the first poets to write in a distinctively Australian dialect. Gordon is often referred to as the father of the bush ballad. During the 1800's, while traditional forms of poetry persisted, popular writers began to develop a local form of the ballad. Gordon led the way with Bush Ballads and Galloping Rhymes, published the day before his death on June 24, 1870. Gordon led a vigorous outdoor life. He became known for his great daring in horse riding and… More »

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Adamson, Robert

Adamson, Robert (1943-...), an Australian poet, editor, and publisher, emerged in the late 1960's... More >>

Anderson, Jessica

Anderson, Jessica (1916-...), is an Australian novelist and writer of short stories who became... More >>

Astley, Thea

Astley, Thea (1925-2004), was an Australian novelist and short-story writer. Her fiction... More >>

Atkinson, Louisa

Atkinson, Louisa (1834-1872), was the first female novelist born and brought up in Australia. She... More >>

Boldrewood, Rolf

Boldrewood, Rolf (1826-1915), was the pen name of Thomas Alexander Browne, the author of the... More >>

Brennan, Christopher

Brennan, Christopher (1870-1932), was an Australian symbolist poet. Brennan's poetry was not... More >>

Brickhill, Paul

Brickhill, Paul (1916-1991), an Australian author, wrote The Dam Busters (1951), which was later... More >>

Brinsmead, Hesba Fay

Brinsmead, Hesba Fay (1922-2003), was a leading Australian writer of fiction for young adults.... More >>

Buzo, Alexander

Buzo, Alexander (1944-...), an Australian playwright, is noted for his wry humor and observations... More >>

Carey, Peter

Carey, Peter (1943-...), an Australian writer, won international acclaim for his novels and short... More >>

Chauncy, Nan

Chauncy, Nan (1900-1970), was an Australian children's author. The background in nearly all her... More >>

Clarke, Marcus

Clarke, Marcus (1846-1881), was an author and journalist who wrote the Australian classic For the... More >>

Clune, Frank

Clune, Frank (1893-1971), was a well-known Australian writer. He wrote more than 60 books,... More >>

Daley, Victor

Daley, Victor (1858-1905), was an Irish-born Australian poet. He wrote whimsical satirical verse... More >>

Davison, Frank Dalby

Davison, Frank Dalby (1893-1970), an Australian writer, became known for novels and short stories... More >>


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