Ralph J. Crane,Danielle Wood
Tasmania is another countryâ€”a lush, sometimes foreboding island with a people fiercely protective of its history, culture and creativity.,This handsome hardback collection, the first to bring together the finest stories about Tasmania, includes works by notable early Australian writers, such as Marcus Clarke and Tasma; internationally renowned practitioners, like Hal Porter, Carmel Bird and Nicholas Shakespeare; and a range of newer voices, from Danielle Wood and Rohan Wilson to Rachael Treasure. These twenty-four superb stories showcase the islandâ€™s colonial past, its darkness and humour, the unique beauty and savagery of its landscape.,Both a must-read for enthusiasts of Australian literature and a perfect gift for lovers of Tasmania, Deep South comes with a critical introduction from the editors and biographical sketches of the contributors.
Short Stories
Deep South: Stories from Tasmania