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A First Place Book 1 by Malouf, David is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is A First Place Book 1 about?

A collection of personal essays and writing from David Malouf to celebrate his 80th birthday. "Malouf is our best living interpreter of place and tradition." - Andrew Fuhrmann, The Sun-HeraldTopography, geography, history. Multiculturalism, referendums, the constitution and national occasions. Parental and grandparental romances, the sensual and bountiful beauty of Brisbane, the mysterious offerings of Queenslander houses, and leaving home. The idea of a nation and the heart of its people. Being Australian and Australia's relationship to the world. Putting ourselves on the map. All these subjects, and more, are explored from the generous, questioning and original perspective of David Malouf. At the heart of these pieces is the idea of home, where and what it is. What they illustrate is the formation of a man, an Australian and one of the best writers this country has produced."A sublime meditation on this country in all of its illuminating contradictions." - David Marr, The Monthly

Who reads A First Place Book 1?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Malouf, David
Publisher
Penguin Random House Australia
Published
2014
Language
EN
ISBN
9780857984050
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Memoir, Biography, Essays, Journals & Letters

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