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Australian authors bringing novel approaches to literary fiction.

Franklin, White, Malouf, Coetzee, Stead, Lawson, Lindsay, Park… The list goes on. And when you scour the shortlists and nominees for all of the prizes you’ll spot plenty of Careys, Winches, Wintons, Keneallys, Hartnetts, Flanagans, Drewes and company to remind you that Australian literature is a hotbed of talent. And the big names are just the tip of the iceberg.

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