Apocalypse in Australian Fiction and Film: A Critical Study

by Roslyn Weaver

Australia has been a frequent choice of location for narratives about the end of the world in science fiction and speculative works, ranging from pre-colonial apocalyptic maps to key literary works from the last fifty years. This critical work explores the role of Australia in both apocalyptic literature and film. Works and genres covered include Nevil Shute's popular novel On the Beach, Mad Max, children's literature, Indigenous writing, and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786460512
• ISBN13: 9780786460519
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher