Donald Horne : a life in the lucky country
Cropp, Ryan2023
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In the 1960s, Donald Horne offered Australians a compelling reinterpretation of the Menzies years as a period of social and political inertia and mediocrity. His book The Lucky Country was profoundly influential and, without doubt, one of the most significant shots ever fired in Australia's endless culture war. Ryan Cropp's landmark biography positions Horne as an antipodean Orwell, a lively, independent and distinct literary voice 'searching for the temper of the people, accepting it, and moving on from there'. Through the eyes - and unforgettable words - of this preternaturally observant and articulate man, we see a recognisable modern Australia take shape.
Main title:
Donald Horne : a life in the lucky country / by Ryan Cropp.
Author:
Imprint:
Wurundjeri Country ; Collingwood, Vic. : La Trobe University Press, 2023.©2023.
Collation:
ix, 374 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781760641375 (paperback)
Dewey class:
BIOGRAPHY
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
419960
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | BIOGRAPHY HORN | Available |