The real Australia by Alfred Buchanan

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Author Buchanan, Alfred, 1874-1941
Title The real Australia
Original Publication Philadelphia: George W. Jacobs & Co., 1907.
Contents Virtues and vices -- Society -- Journalism -- The game of politics -- Pseudo-literary -- Adam Lindsay Gordon -- Theatres and amusements -- The eternal feminine -- Two cities -- The novelist and his selection -- Three writers of verse -- Four prime ministers -- The imperialist -- The little Australian.
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Summary "The Real Australia" by Alfred Buchanan is a critical examination of Australian society and culture, written in the early 20th century. This work combines elements of travel writing and social commentary, aiming to present an authentic depiction of life in Australia during its formative years. Buchanan delves into various aspects of Australian identity, including its virtues and vices, social class structures, political dynamics, and cultural influences. The opening of the book introduces the author's intent to directly reflect the social and individual lives of Australians, opposing the indirect approach typical of contemporary novelists. He contemplates the absence of a defined national character, proposing that, while specific traits may emerge in the community, these should not be overemphasized or stereotyped. Buchanan further critiques the political landscape of Australia, noting the contradictions between the country's open-hearted hospitality and the political exclusion enacted through immigration policies. He begins to outline the complexities of Australian society, including its inherent contradictions and the emerging challenges it faces as it develops its own unique identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Subject Australia -- Description and travel
Subject Australia -- Social life and customs
Subject Australian literature -- History and criticism
Subject National characteristics, Australian
Subject Australia -- Intellectual life
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EBook-No. 74258
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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