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[[Tasmania]], given its small geographic size and population has a flourishing literary culture. Historically Tasmania provides a fascinating literary background with visits from early European explorers such as the Dutchman [[Abel Tasman]], the Frenchmen [[Bruni d'Entrecasteaux]] and [[Marion du Fresne]] and then the English explorers [[Matthew Flinders]] and [[George Bass]]. The colonisation of Tasmania was characterised by deteriorated relations with the indigenous Aboriginal people and a harsh convict heritage.<ref>McCausland, Ian. 'Tasmania', ''World Book'',</ref> These early elements of Tasmanian history are found both in the large number of colonial sandstone buildings and in the place names. Environmentally, Tasmania's picturesque landscapes and changeable weather, provide a vivid backdrop to Tasmanian literary culture. Tasmania's geographical isolation, rich creative community,<ref name="xx1">{{Cite web|last=Wirsu|first=Piia|date=2017-04-19|title=Tasmanian author tops prestigious literary prize|url=https://www.examiner.com.au/story/4606170/tasmanian-author-tops-prestigious-literary-prize/|access-date=2020-10-11|website=The Examiner|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-04-18|title=Book inspired by Marina Abramović takes out 2017 Stella Prize|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-18/book-inspired-by-marina-abramovic-takes-out-2017-stella-prize/8450568|access-date=2020-10-11|website=www.abc.net.au|language=en-AU}}</ref> proximity to Antarctica, controversial colonial past, bourgeoning reputation as a dynamic centre for the arts,<ref>https://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/weekend-australian-magazine/the-mona-effect-towns-want-in-on-david-walshs-museum-act/news-story/f803dae3f027a31eb59e4a461303e345</ref> and status as an island state, are some of the influences found in the island's significant collection of literature.<ref>Nancy Pearl, ''Book Lust'', Sasquatch Books:Seattle, 2003.</ref><ref name=xx1/><ref>{{Cite web|last=Crane|first=Ralph|date=2015-04-07|title=The Flanagan effect: Tasmanian literature in the limelight|url=http://theconversation.com/the-flanagan-effect-tasmanian-literature-in-the-limelight-39431|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-10-11|website=The Conversation|language=en}}</ref>
[[Tasmania]], for its size and population, has a flourishing literary culture. Its history offers an eventful literary background with visits from early explorers such as the Dutchman [[Abel Tasman]], the Frenchmen [[Bruni d'Entrecasteaux]] and [[Marion du Fresne]] and then the Englishmen [[Matthew Flinders]] and [[George Bass]]. Colonisation coincided with deteriorated relations with indigenous Aboriginal people and a harsh convict heritage.<ref>Ian McCausland, "Tasmania", ''World Book''.</ref> These events in Tasmanian history are found in a large number of colonial sandstone buildings and in place names. Environmentally, the landscapes and changeable weather provide a vivid literary backdrop. Tasmania's geographical isolation, creative community,<ref name="xx1">{{Cite web |last=Wirsu |first=Piia |date=2017-04-19 |title=Tasmanian author tops prestigious literary prize |url=https://www.examiner.com.au/story/4606170/tasmanian-author-tops-prestigious-literary-prize/ |access-date=2020-10-11 |website=The Examiner |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2017-04-18 |title=Book inspired by Marina Abramović takes out 2017 Stella Prize |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-18/book-inspired-by-marina-abramovic-takes-out-2017-stella-prize/8450568 |access-date=2020-10-11 |newspaper=ABC News |language=en-AU}}</ref> proximity to Antarctica, controversial past, bourgeoning arts reputation,<ref>https://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/weekend-australian-magazine/the-mona-effect-towns-want-in-on-david-walshs-museum-act/news-story/f803dae3f027a31eb59e4a461303e345 .</ref> and island status all contribute to its significant literature.<ref>Nancy Pearl, ''Book Lust'', Sasquatch Books:Seattle, 2003.</ref><ref name=xx1/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Crane |first=Ralph |date=2015-04-07 |title=The Flanagan effect: Tasmanian literature in the limelight |url=http://theconversation.com/the-flanagan-effect-tasmanian-literature-in-the-limelight-39431 |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=2020-10-11 |website=The Conversation |language=en}}</ref> Many fiction and non-fiction authors call Tasmania home,<ref>''The Tasmanian Writers Centre'', {{Cite web |url=http://www.tasmanianwriters.org/readtasmania_stuv.htm |title=The Tasmanian Writers Centre |accessdate=2007-05-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070607031948/http://www.tasmanianwriters.org/readtasmania_stuv.htm |archivedate=7 June 2007 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> and many acclaimed titles are set there or written by Tasmanians. The journal of letters ''[[Island magazine|Island]]'' magazine appears quarterly. Tasmania's government provides arts funding in the form of prizes, events and grants.<ref>''Arts Tasmania'' {{Cite web |url=http://www.arts.tas.gov.au/projects/litprizes/index.htm |title=Arts Tasmania - Tasmania literary prizes |accessdate=2007-05-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070528054655/http://www.arts.tas.gov.au/projects/litprizes/index.htm |archivedate=28 May 2007 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Bookshops contribute book launches and other literary events.<ref>''The Tasmanian Writers Centre'', [http://www.tasmanianwriters.org].</ref> Tasmania's unique history and environment gave rise to [[Tasmanian Gothic]] literature in the 19th century.

Many authors of both fiction and non-fiction call Tasmania home,<ref>''The Tasmanian Writers Centre'', {{cite web |url=http://www.tasmanianwriters.org/readtasmania_stuv.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2007-05-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070607031948/http://www.tasmanianwriters.org/readtasmania_stuv.htm |archivedate=7 June 2007 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> and there are many acclaimed and highly awarded titles set in Tasmania or written by Tasmanians. The long established national journal of letters, ''[[Island magazine|Island]]'' magazine is published quarterly in Tasmania. The Tasmanian government provides some arts funding in the form of prizes, events and grants,<ref>''Arts Tasmania'' {{cite web |url=http://www.arts.tas.gov.au/projects/litprizes/index.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2007-05-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070528054655/http://www.arts.tas.gov.au/projects/litprizes/index.htm |archivedate=28 May 2007 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> while local bookshops contribute to the writing community by hosting book launches and other literary events.<ref>''The Tasmanian Writers Centre'', http://www.tasmanianwriters.org</ref>

Tasmania's unique history and environment gave rise to [[Tasmanian Gothic]] literature during the 19th century.


==Notable Tasmanian authors and poets==
==Notable Tasmanian authors and poets==
In birth order:
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*[[Reverend John West]] (1809–1873), journalist and historian
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*[[Louisa Ann Meredith]] (1812–1895), author and illustrator
*[[Marcus Clarke]] (1846–1881), journalist and author
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*[[Jessie Catherine Couvreur|"Tasma" (Jessie Couvreur)]] (1848–1897), author
*[[Royal Tasman Bridges]] (1885–1952), novelist
*[[Nan Chauncy]] (1900–1970), author
*[[Nan Chauncy]] (1900–1970), author
*[[Marcus Clarke]] (1846–1881, journalist and author
*[[Clive Sansom]] (1910–1981), poet and playwright
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*[[Amanda Lohrey]] (1947–), author
*[[Christopher Koch]] (1932–2013), author
*[[Christopher Koch]] (1932–2013), author
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*[[Heather Rose]] (1964–), author
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*[[Richard Flanagan]] (1961–),author
*[[Margaret Scott (Australian author)|Margaret Scott]] (1934–2005), poet
*[[Margaret Scott (Australian author)|Margaret Scott]] (1934–2005), poet
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*[[Amanda Lohrey]] (born 1947), author
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*[[Martin Flanagan (journalist)|Martin Flanagan]] (1955–), journalist
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*Pete Hay,<ref>https://petehaywriter.wordpress.com/ .</ref> poet
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*[[Louisa Ann Meredith]] (1812–1895), author and illustrator
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*[[Stephen Edgar]] (1951–), poet
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*[[Katherine Scholes]] (1959–), author
*[[Clive Sansom]] (1910–)1981, poet, playwright
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*[[Rachael Treasure]] (1968–), author
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*[[Reverend John West]] (1809–1873), journalist and historian
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*[[Danielle Wood]] (1972–), author
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*[[Bradley Trevor Greive]] (1970–), author
*[[Stephen Dando-Collins]], author
*[[Stephen Dando-Collins]], author
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*[[Stephen Edgar]] (born 1951), poet
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*[[Jessie Catherine Couvreur|"Tasma" (Jessie Couvreur)]] (1848–1897), author
*[[Lian Tanner]] (1951–), author
*[[Lian Tanner]] (born 1951), author
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*[[Martin Flanagan (journalist)|Martin Flanagan]] (born 1955), journalist
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* Julie Hunt,<ref>http://www.juliehunt.com.au/</ref> author
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*[[Katherine Scholes]] (born 1959), author
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* Pete Hay, poet<ref>https://petehaywriter.wordpress.com/</ref>
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*Julie Hunt,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.juliehunt.com.au/.|title = JH}}</ref> children's author
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*[[Richard Flanagan]] (born 1961), author
*[[Liz Winfield]] (born 1964), poet
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*[[Heather Rose]] (born 1964), author
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*[[Rachael Treasure]] (born 1968), author
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*[[Bradley Trevor Greive]] (born 1970), author
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*[[Danielle Wood (writer)|Danielle Wood]] (born 1972), author


==Notable Tasmanian books==
==Notable Tasmanian books==
In publication order:
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*''History of Tasmania'', 1852, by the Reverend John West
*''Notes and Sketches of New South Wales'', 1844 by Louisa Ann Meredith
*''Notes and Sketches of New South Wales'', 1844, by [[Louisa Ann Meredith]]
*''My Residence in Tasmania'', 1852, by Louisa Anne Meredith
*''My Residence in Tasmania'', 1852, by Louisa Anne Meredith
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*''History of Tasmania'', 1852, by Rev. John West
*''Bush Friends in Tasmania'', 1860 and 1891, by Louisa Anne Meredith
*''Bush Friends in Tasmania'', 1860 and 1891, by Louisa Anne Meredith
*''[[For the Term of His Natural Life]]'' by Marcus Clarke
*''[[For the Term of His Natural Life]]'', 1870–1872, by [[Marcus Clarke]]
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*''They Found A Cave'' by [[Nan Chauncy]]
*''Uncle Piper of Piper's Hill'', 1889 by "Tasma"
*''Uncle Piper of Piper's Hill'', 1889 by "Tasma"
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*''They Found A Cave'', 1949, by [[Nan Chauncy]]
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*''[[Out of Ireland (novel)|Out of Ireland]]'' by Christopher Koch
*''World's End Was Home'', 1952, by Nan Chauncy
*''[[The Doubleman]]'' by Christopher Koch
*''Tangara'', 1960, by Nan Chauncy
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*''The Butterfly Man'' by [[Heather Rose]]
*''The Museum of Modern Love'' by [[Heather Rose]]
*''[[The Doubleman]]'', 1985, by [[Christopher Koch]]
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*''View from the Non-Members' Bar, 1992, by Pete Hay
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*''The Roving Party'' by [[Rohan Wilson]]
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*''[[Out of Ireland (novel)|Out of Ireland]]'', 1999, by Christopher Koch
*''To Name Those Lost'' by [[Rohan Wilson]]
*''The Alphabet of Light and Dark'' by [[Danielle Wood]]
*''[[Gould's Book of Fish]]'', 2001, by [[Richard Flanagan]]
*''[[Gould's Book of Fish]]'' by [[Richard Flanagan]]
*''The Blue Day Book'', 2001, by [[Bradley Trevor Greive]]
*''Main Currents of Environmental Thought'', 2002, by Peter Hay
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*''[[The Narrow Road to the Deep North]]'' by [[Richard Flanagan]]
*''Bridget Crack'' by Rachel Leary
*''Vandemonian Essays'', 2002, by Pete Hay
*''The Alphabet of Light and Dark'', 2003, by [[Danielle Wood (writer)|Danielle Wood]]
*''Essays from Near and Far'' by James Dryburgh
*''The Blue Day Book'' by [[Bradley Trevor Grieve]]
*''The Butterfly Man'', 2005, by [[Heather Rose]]
*''Physick'' by Pete Hay
*''Silently on the Tide'', 2005, by Pete Hay
*''Silently on the Tide'' by Pete Hay
*''The Roving Party'', 2011, by [[Rohan Wilson]]
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*''[[The Narrow Road to the Deep North (novel)|The Narrow Road to the Deep North]]'', 2013, by Richard Flanagan
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*''View from the Non-Members Bar'' by Pete Hay
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*''To Name Those Lost'', 2014, by [[Rohan Wilson]]
*''Vandemonian Essays'' by Pete Hay
*''The Mountain'' by Mark Clemens
*''Essays from Near and Far'', 2014, by James Dryburgh
*''The Field of Dreams'' by Mark Clemens
*''The Mountain'', 2014, by [[Mark Clemens]]
*''[[The Museum of Modern Love]]'', 2016, by [[Heather Rose]]
*''The Field of Dreams'', 2016, by Mark Clemens
*''Bridget Crack'', 2017, by Rachel Leary
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*''Bruny'', 2019, by [[Heather Rose]]
*''A Treacherous Country'', 2020, by Katherine Kruimink
*''The Rain Heron'', 2020, by [[Robbie Arnott]]
*''The Octopus and I'', 2020, by Erin Hortle


==Tasmanian Literary Awards==
==Tasmanian Literary Awards==

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Tasmania, for its size and population, has a flourishing literary culture. Its history offers an eventful literary background with visits from early explorers such as the Dutchman Abel Tasman, the Frenchmen Bruni d'Entrecasteaux and Marion du Fresne and then the Englishmen Matthew Flinders and George Bass. Colonisation coincided with deteriorated relations with indigenous Aboriginal people and a harsh convict heritage.[1] These events in Tasmanian history are found in a large number of colonial sandstone buildings and in place names. Environmentally, the landscapes and changeable weather provide a vivid literary backdrop. Tasmania's geographical isolation, creative community,[2][3] proximity to Antarctica, controversial past, bourgeoning arts reputation,[4] and island status all contribute to its significant literature.[5][2][6] Many fiction and non-fiction authors call Tasmania home,[7] and many acclaimed titles are set there or written by Tasmanians. The journal of letters Island magazine appears quarterly. Tasmania's government provides arts funding in the form of prizes, events and grants.[8] Bookshops contribute book launches and other literary events.[9] Tasmania's unique history and environment gave rise to Tasmanian Gothic literature in the 19th century.

Notable Tasmanian authors and poets

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In birth order:

Notable Tasmanian books

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In publication order:

Tasmanian Literary Awards

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Ian McCausland, "Tasmania", World Book.
  2. ^ a b Wirsu, Piia (19 April 2017). "Tasmanian author tops prestigious literary prize". The Examiner. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Book inspired by Marina Abramović takes out 2017 Stella Prize". ABC News. 18 April 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  4. ^ https://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/weekend-australian-magazine/the-mona-effect-towns-want-in-on-david-walshs-museum-act/news-story/f803dae3f027a31eb59e4a461303e345 .
  5. ^ Nancy Pearl, Book Lust, Sasquatch Books:Seattle, 2003.
  6. ^ Crane, Ralph (7 April 2015). "The Flanagan effect: Tasmanian literature in the limelight". The Conversation. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  7. ^ The Tasmanian Writers Centre, "The Tasmanian Writers Centre". Archived from the original on 7 June 2007. Retrieved 5 May 2007.
  8. ^ Arts Tasmania "Arts Tasmania - Tasmania literary prizes". Archived from the original on 28 May 2007. Retrieved 5 May 2007.
  9. ^ The Tasmanian Writers Centre, [1].
  10. ^ https://petehaywriter.wordpress.com/ .
  11. ^ "JH".

Further reading

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  • Alexander, Alison, ed. (2005). The Companion to Tasmanian History. Hobart, Tasmania: Centre for Tasmanian Historical Studies, University of Tasmania. ISBN 1-86295-223-X. OCLC 61888464.
  • Robson, L. L. (1983). A History of Tasmania. Volume I. Van Diemen's Land From the Earliest Times to 1855. Melbourne: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-554364-5.
  • Robson, L. L. (1991). A History of Tasmania. Volume II. Colony and State From 1856 to the 1980s. Melbourne: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-553031-4.
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