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Brief autobiographical statements by well-known black Australian writers, transcribed and edited from interviews. Also includes short extracts from their literary works.
Contents
* Contents derived from the
Brookvale,
Manly - Allambie - Curl Curl area,
Sydney Northeastern Suburbs,
Sydney,
New South Wales,:Simon and Schuster Australia
, 1990 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
- Jack Davis : Playwright and Poet, single work autobiography (p. 12-13, 15-17)
- Retrospecti"When I was small", single work poetry (p. 14)
- Glenyse Ward : Writer, single work autobiography essay (p. 18-20, 22-23)
- Wandering Girl, extract autobiography (p. 21)
- Jimmy Chi : Musician and Songwriter, single work autobiography essay (p. 24-26, 28-29)
- Nothing I Would Rather Bei"Nothing I would rather be", single work poetry (p. 27)
- Paddy Roe : Storyteller, single work autobiography (p. 30-33)
- Archie Weller : Playwright and Poet, single work autobiography essay (p. 34-36, 38)
- The Storm, extract short story (p. 37)
- Sally Morgan : Writer and Artist, single work autobiography essay (p. 39, 42-43)
- My Place, extract autobiography (p. 40-41)
-
Merrilee Lands : Author and Publicist,
single work
autobiography
criticism
(p. 49-54)
Note: illus., port.
- Mudrooroo Narogin : Writer, single work autobiography essay (p. 55-59)
- A Bicentennial Gift Poemi"I wish to remember the secret word dreamt at my initiation. I wish to feel again", single work poetry (p. 56)
- Pat Torres : Storyteller and Writer, single work autobiography essay (p. 60-64)
- Richard Walley : Director and Playwright, single work autobiography essay (p. 65, 67-69)
- Coordah, extract drama (p. 66)
- Oodgeroo Noonuccal : Writer, Poet and Educator, single work autobiography essay (p. 154-158)
- Not My Stylei"Not my style?", single work poetry (p. 155)
- Bob Maza : Playwright, Actor and Director, single work autobiography essay (p. 159-163)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
-
Artists Who are Aboriginal
1992
single work
review
— Appears in: The Newcastle Herald , 29 February 1992; (p. 44)
— Review of Aboriginal Voices : Contemporary Aboriginal Artists, Writers and Performers 1990 anthology autobiography essay extract poetry -
40,000 Plus
1990
single work
criticism
biography
— Appears in: Good Weekend , 27 October 1990; (p. 51-58)
-
Artists Who are Aboriginal
1992
single work
review
— Appears in: The Newcastle Herald , 29 February 1992; (p. 44)
— Review of Aboriginal Voices : Contemporary Aboriginal Artists, Writers and Performers 1990 anthology autobiography essay extract poetry -
40,000 Plus
1990
single work
criticism
biography
— Appears in: Good Weekend , 27 October 1990; (p. 51-58)
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