Belonging: Australian Playwriting in the 20th Century

by John McCallum · 2009

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John McCallum's new history explores the relationship between 20th century Australian drama and a developing concept of nation. The book focuses on the creative tension sparked by duelling impulses between nationalism and cosmopolitanism; and between artistic seriousness and larrikin populism.

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20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of thisAustraliaAustraliaMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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long · 484 pages

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