Donald Horne : a life in the lucky country
Cropp, Ryan2023
Book
In the 1960s, Donald Horne offered Australians a compelling reinterpretation of the Menzies years as a period of social and political inertia and mediocrity. His book The Lucky Country was profoundly influential and, without doubt, one of the most significant shots ever fired in Australia's endless culture war. Ryan Cropp's landmark biography positions Horne as an antipodean Orwell, a lively, independent and distinct literary voice 'searching for the temper of the people, accepting it, and moving on from there'. Through the eyes - and unforgettable words - of this preternaturally observant and articulate man, we see a recognisable modern Australia take shape.
Main title:
Donald Horne : a life in the lucky country / Ryan Cropp.
Author:
Cropp, Ryan, author
Imprint:
Wurundjeri Country ; Collingwood, Vic. : La Trobe University Press, [2023]©2023
Collation:
ix, 374 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
97817606413759781760641375 (paperback)
Dewey class:
070.92305.5520994070
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
777468
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Melbourne Library | -Biography | BIOG 070 HORN | On loan - Due: 16 Jul 2026 |
| Kathleen Syme Carlton | -Biography | BIOG 070 HORN | Available |