At the beginning of the century, authors tended to focus on specific political goals, but the finest work was done in laying down markers that helped define the Australian character. The authors set out with an interior goal in mind: to delve inside the Australian psyche. The Jindyworobak movement epitomised the desire for an authentically […]
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What were the various traditions that formed the beginnings of Australian Literature? Illustrate with examples
The earliest section of Australia’s literary history deals with early colonial literature, which were largely controlled by white males. Travelogues, poetry, bush tales, yarns, and songs were among them. They generally highlighted diverse people’s experiences, as well as the heroic hardships faced by prisoners, ex-convicts, settlers, and government officials during Australia’s growth. The second segment […]
