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'A gift of an essay that illuminates the literary talents of two of Australia’s greatest writers
'In this beautifully written personal essay, Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist Geraldine Brooks offers readers brilliant insights into the work of one of Australia’s greatest living writers, Tim Winton.
'In the Writers on Writers series, leading authors reflect on an Australian writer who has inspired and fascinated them. Provocative and crisp, these books start a fresh conversation between past and present, shed new light on the craft of writing, and introduce some intriguing and talented authors and their work.' (Publication summary)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Beyond the Cringe
2022
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— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 31 December 2022; (p. 15) -
When Geraldine Brooks Writes about Tim Winton, You Can Hear the Axes Grind
2022
single work
review
— Appears in: The Conversation , 13 December 2022;
— Review of On Tim Winton 2022 single work criticism'The earthiness of Tim Winton’s homegrown language and storytelling has its share of critics, but also plenty of fans – enough to sustain 40 years or so of professional writing. His works are a feast of strange words and characters. There is a lot to admire, and a few butterfly wings to pick off if you like that kind of thing.' (Introduction)
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When Geraldine Brooks Writes about Tim Winton, You Can Hear the Axes Grind
2022
single work
review
— Appears in: The Conversation , 13 December 2022;
— Review of On Tim Winton 2022 single work criticism'The earthiness of Tim Winton’s homegrown language and storytelling has its share of critics, but also plenty of fans – enough to sustain 40 years or so of professional writing. His works are a feast of strange words and characters. There is a lot to admire, and a few butterfly wings to pick off if you like that kind of thing.' (Introduction)
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Beyond the Cringe
2022
single work
column
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 31 December 2022; (p. 15)
