Praise for the first edition: "A superb reference work....A joy to read and use."--American Reference Books Annual "Will be a standard reference work in the field of Australian literature for the next decade at least."--World Literature Today "This is a useful, interesting, informative, reliable, time-saving, beautiful and, for many, indispensable book. Barry Andrews was one of the most knowledgeable and one of the funniest scholars in Australian literature."--The Age "Another fine example of an Oxford Companion....It is difficult to surpass the scope and authority of this work. Academic and large public libraries that wish to have some reference tool on Australian literature should begin here."--Library Journal "A very thorough and up-to-date source, particularly valuable for information on the current literary scene in Australia and indispensable for academic and public libraries."--Choice

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