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Classic Aussie Books You Need to Read In Your Lifetime
Australia boasts a rich literary tradition, and delving into classic Aussie books is an excellent way to explore the nation’s unique stories and perspectives.
Marcus Andrew Hislop Clarke FRSA (24 April 1846 – 2 August 1881) was an English-born Australian novelist, journalist, poet, editor, librarian, and playwright. He is best known for his 1874 novel For the Term of His Natural Life, about the convict system in Australia, and widely regarded as a classic of Australian literature. It has been adapted into many plays, films and a folk opera.
Australia boasts a rich literary tradition, and delving into classic Aussie books is an excellent way to explore the nation’s unique stories and perspectives.