Image retrieved from: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:David_Malouf_Sydney_Writer%27s_Walk_plaque.jpg Governor General David Hurley made the comment, “Australia is not a finished product” in response to a quote by Australian author David Malouf written on a plaque. It reads, “Australia is still revealing itself to us. We oughtn’t to close off possibilities by declaring too early what we have already become”. …
Category Archives: Australian Literature
Peer Review #4
https://teannie.home.blog/2019/09/15/blog-topic-4-patrick-white/ Hi Teannie, I really enjoyed reading your blog post regarding Patrick Whites text, ‘Down at the Dump’ and how it relates to his essay ‘The Prodigal Son’. I thought the quotes you incorporated were very relevant and conveyed your points very well. I liked how you showed the contrast in societies beliefs through your …
Blog #5
Write a letter to Kim Scott telling him what you think about his novel, ‘That Deadman Dance’ Dear Mr Scott, Your novel was truly insightful and a delight to read. I am of course referring to your novel, ‘That Deadman Dance’ which truly had to be read in depth to understand its true meaning and …
Peer Review #3
https://isabelladigi.home.blog/2019/08/30/week-6-blog-3-write-a-brief-account-of-how-you-think-art-and-literature-interact-in-a-persons-experience/ Hi Isabella, I enjoyed reading your blog post regarding how art and literature interact in a person’s experience. I too attempted this question and support your belief regarding how “art and literature are mediums of expression”. They do in fact allow individuals to convey their emotions and attitudes in different ways and this is …
Blog #4
Write a letter to Patrick White telling him what you think of any one of the texts you have read this week Dear Mr. White, I have to say it was a shame that I did not come across your literary work earlier in my life. Your work possesses deep meaning and flows smoothly, taking …
Peer Review #2
https://adventuresinliterature.art.blog/2019/08/25/blog-2-the-bulletin-debate/ Hi Andrew, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your critical blog post about the differences in Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson’s literary works. I agree with you in that it is remarkable how “two people talking about the same place at the same time can come to such radically different representations of that place”. This definitely …
Blog #3
Write a brief account of how you think art and literature interact in a person’s experience. Life can sometimes be a monotonous cycle of working, studying, eating, sleeping but it is art and literature that can allow individuals to break from this cycle and create new experiences using their imagination and talents. When I think …
Peer Review #1
https://mebsliterature.art.blog/2019/08/19/blog-1-critical-bell-birds-1869-by-henry-kendall/ Hi Mariama, Your critical blog entry based on your impression of Henry Kendall’s “Bell-birds” was both insightful and memorable. Your use of imagery and descriptive language allowed me to appreciate and admire the Australian landscape and all that is within it. I thought the images you incorporated complemented your analysis very well. It was …
Blog #2
Write a brief description of this painting of Ned Kelly. What do you think it is saying about Ned Kelly’s status in the 20th Century? “First-class Marksman” by Sidney Nolan (1946) https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/collection/works/62.2010/ Sidney Nolan’s painting, “First-class Marksman” (1946) comprised of Ripolin enamel on hardboard, depicts the infamous outlaw, Ned Kelly, drawing his weapon upon the …
Blog #1
Which poem or story that we have looked at so far made an impression on you? What was the impression it made? Can you imitate the poem or story and create your own poem or story drawing on your own personal experience? At times, I have underestimated the power words on a page possess. However, …
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