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'The Book is Inspired by the Australian Soldier' : The Wounds of War and the Literary Rehabilitation of the Australian Soldier in Vietnam War Writing
2012
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Journal of Australian Studies , December vol. 36 no. 4 2012; (p. 473-486) 'This article historicises two particularly significant examples of Australian Vietnam War literature: When the Buffalo Fight, written by Lex McAulay and published in 1980, and In Good Company: One Man's War in Vietnam, written by Gary McKay and published in 1987. ... It is argued that these texts contributed to a revitalised collective consciousness of the role Australian soldiers played in the Vietnam War and that this continues to wield significant political influence, particularly in relation to how Australia's role in more contemporary wars is understood and commemorated.' (Publisher's abstract)
- y Two Inches of Glory 1991 Z471503 1991 single work thesis
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Untitled
1988
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 9 January 1988;
— Review of When the Buffalo Fight 1980 single work novel -
Paperbacks, Subtle Study in Artistic Growth
1988
single work
review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian Magazine , 12-13 March 1988; (p. 14)
— Review of When the Buffalo Fight 1980 single work novel -
'Like Outlaws' : Australian Narratives from the Vietnam War
1987
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Meanjin , Winter vol. 46 no. 2 1987; (p. 153-162)
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Paperbacks, Subtle Study in Artistic Growth
1988
single work
review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian Magazine , 12-13 March 1988; (p. 14)
— Review of When the Buffalo Fight 1980 single work novel -
Untitled
1988
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 9 January 1988;
— Review of When the Buffalo Fight 1980 single work novel -
'The Book is Inspired by the Australian Soldier' : The Wounds of War and the Literary Rehabilitation of the Australian Soldier in Vietnam War Writing
2012
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Journal of Australian Studies , December vol. 36 no. 4 2012; (p. 473-486) 'This article historicises two particularly significant examples of Australian Vietnam War literature: When the Buffalo Fight, written by Lex McAulay and published in 1980, and In Good Company: One Man's War in Vietnam, written by Gary McKay and published in 1987. ... It is argued that these texts contributed to a revitalised collective consciousness of the role Australian soldiers played in the Vietnam War and that this continues to wield significant political influence, particularly in relation to how Australia's role in more contemporary wars is understood and commemorated.' (Publisher's abstract)
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'Like Outlaws' : Australian Narratives from the Vietnam War
1987
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Meanjin , Winter vol. 46 no. 2 1987; (p. 153-162) - y Two Inches of Glory 1991 Z471503 1991 single work thesis
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cVietnam,cSoutheast Asia, South and East Asia, Asia,
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