Title: Literary Melbourne : a celebration of writing and ideas /
Authors: Grimwade, Stephen.
Publisher: Hardie Grant,
Year: 2009
Subjects: Authors, Australian.; Melbourne (Vic.) In literature.; Melbourne (Vic.) History.
Abstract: "This collection is a celebration of the creative individuals who have helped to forge a unique literary culture in this city. It charts the major artistic movements and historic moment, and presents some of the writers whose work has resonated in the life of both the city and the nation."--from the Introduction.
Contents: 1. The power of culture -- 2. Planting the seed -- 3. Searching for a national identity -- 4. Truth and the imagination -- 5. Modern fiction -- 6. Border crossings -- 7. Poets' corner -- 8. Melbourne takes the stage -- 9. Mean streets amd back alleys -- 10. Apple to zebra.