Watsonia : a writing life
Watson, Don, 1949-2020
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Subject: This book is a collection of Don Watson's short works, and includes excerpts from larger works, speeches, journal articles, essays, prefaces, introductions to works, humor, autobiographical and travel writings, and other miscellaneous short pieces.Watsonia collects the fruits of a writing life. It covers everything from Australian bush humour to America gone berserk; from Don Bradman to Oscar Wilde; from Animal Farm to the Australian parliament. Wherever Watson turns his incisive gaze, the results are as illuminating as they are enjoyable. Artfully arranged, Watsonia showcases the many sides of Don Watson- journalist, historian, speechwriter, commentator, humourist, nature writer and biographer. It also features several previously unpublished lectures and a wide-ranging introduction by the author. This comprehensive anthology - replete with wit, wisdom and diverse pleasures - is essential reading.
Main title:
Watsonia : a writing life / Don Watson.
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Imprint:
Carlton, VIC : Black Inc., 2020.
Collation:
561 pages ; 25 cm.
ISBN:
9781760642792
Dewey class:
A824.3824.3
Language:
English
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BRN:
382210
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Languages and Literature | 824.3 WAT | Available |
| Sandringham Library | Adult Non Fiction - Languages and Literature | 824.3 WAT | Available |