Tasmanian literature

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.[1] 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,[2][3] proximity to Antarctica, controversial colonial past, bourgeoning reputation as a dynamic centre for the arts,[4] and status as an island state, are some of the influences found in the island's significant collection of literature.[5][2][6]

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Many authors of both fiction and non-fiction call Tasmania home,[7] 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 is published quarterly in Tasmania. The Tasmanian government provides some arts funding in the form of prizes, events and grants,[8] while local bookshops contribute to the writing community by hosting book launches and other literary events.[9]

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

Notable Tasmanian authors and poets

Notable Tasmanian books
  • History of Tasmania, 1852, by the Reverend John West
  • Notes and Sketches of New South Wales, 1844 by Louisa Ann Meredith
  • My Residence in Tasmania, 1852, 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
  • They Found A Cave by Nan Chauncy
  • Uncle Piper of Piper's Hill, 1889 by "Tasma"
  • Out of Ireland by Christopher Koch
  • The Doubleman by Christopher Koch
  • The Butterfly Man by Heather Rose
  • The Museum of Modern Love by Heather Rose
  • The Roving Party by Rohan Wilson
  • To Name Those Lost by Rohan Wilson
  • The Alphabet of Light and Dark by Danielle Wood
  • Gould's Book of Fish by Richard Flanagan
  • The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard Flanagan
  • Bridget Crack by Rachel Leary
  • Essays from Near and Far by James Dryburgh
  • The Blue Day Book by Bradley Trevor Grieve
  • Physick by Pete Hay
  • Silently on the Tide by Pete Hay
  • View from the Non-Members Bar by Pete Hay
  • Vandemonian Essays by Pete Hay
  • The Mountain by Mark Clemens
  • The Field of Dreams by Mark Clemens

Tasmanian Literary Awards

See also

References
  1. McCausland, Ian. 'Tasmania', World Book,
  2. https://www.examiner.com.au/story/4606170/tasmanian-author-tops-prestigious-literary-prize/
  3. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-18/book-inspired-by-marina-abramovic-takes-out-2017-stella-prize/8450568
  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. https://theconversation.com/the-flanagan-effect-tasmanian-literature-in-the-limelight-39431
  7. The Tasmanian Writers Centre, "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 7 June 2007. Retrieved 5 May 2007.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. Arts Tasmania "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 28 May 2007. Retrieved 5 May 2007.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  9. The Tasmanian Writers Centre, http://www.tasmanianwriters.org
  10. http://www.juliehunt.com.au/
  11. https://petehaywriter.wordpress.com/

Further reading
  • 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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