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'An outstanding collection of autobiographical stories and short fiction about Australia and Australians, Sunburnt Country was first published in 1966. Since then it has reprinted and has sold over 6,000 copies. Contributors include Elizabeth Jolley, Sally Morgan, TAG Hungerford, AB Facey, Joan London and Gail Jones.' (Publication summary)
Contents
* Contents derived from the
South Fremantle,
Fremantle area,
South West Perth,
Perth,
Western Australia,:Fremantle Press
, 1996 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
- Stingray (from True Country), extract novel (p. 28-31)
- The Boar, extract autobiography humour (p. 44-47)
- Knowledge, single work short story (p. 48-56)
- Changing Sides (from The World Waiting to be Made), extract novel (p. 57-67)
- Where the Music Comes From (from Chookwheat, a Novel-in-Progress), extract (p. 100-105)
- The Sore-Footed City (from Anger and Love : A Life of Struggle and Commitment), extract (p. 112-130)
- Peter and Me (from Emma : A Translated Life), Emma Ciccotosto , Michal Bosworth , extract (p. 131-141)
- Burning Off, single work short story (p. 142-153)
- Millie and Stan (from Against Time and Place), extract (p. 154-170)
- To Whom It May Concern, single work short story (p. 175-179)
- The Shot, Vasso Kalamaras (translator) June Kingdom (translator) single work short story (p. 186-191)
- That Time of Life, extract (p. 192-200)
- The Neighbour Woman No Date Required, single work short story (p. 201)
- Great Branches Falli"And what of the dead", single work poetry (p. 202)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Other Formats
- Sound recording.
Works about this Work
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A Range of Styles from W.A. Writers
1996
single work
review
— Appears in: The Mercury , 30 December 1996; (p. 36)
— Review of Sunburnt Country : Stories of Australian Life 1996 anthology poetry short story extract
-
A Range of Styles from W.A. Writers
1996
single work
review
— Appears in: The Mercury , 30 December 1996; (p. 36)
— Review of Sunburnt Country : Stories of Australian Life 1996 anthology poetry short story extract
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