The Australian Legend and Its Discontents (Australian Studies Reader)

By: Richard Nile

The Australian Legend and Its Discontents explores the narrative construction of Australia, and those storylines preferred by Australians when describing themselves and their nation. How do Australians figure in literature, film and television, the visual arts, and daily conversation? As an introductory reader, The Australian Legend and Its Discontents is an indispensable tool for students and all those with a general interest in the nation and its people. The book is complemented by electronic study and other notes for those who wish to explore further the issues of what it is to be Australian- (apinetwork.com)

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0702229857
• ISBN13: 9780702229855
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: University of Queensland Pr (Australia)
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.